Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges

This article examines the formation and functioning of local air defense (LAD) in the Rostov region during the years 1941 to 1943. The research draws on both published and unpublished archival documents, as well as materials from periodicals. It highlights the pivotal role played by Soviet and party...

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Main Author: M. V. Medvedev
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Language:Russian
Published: Tsentr nauchnykh i obrazovatelnykh proektov 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.nauka-dialog.ru/jour/article/view/6030
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description This article examines the formation and functioning of local air defense (LAD) in the Rostov region during the years 1941 to 1943. The research draws on both published and unpublished archival documents, as well as materials from periodicals. It highlights the pivotal role played by Soviet and party authorities in the establishment of local air defense structures at the regional level. The findings demonstrate that efforts aimed at enhancing the readiness and effectiveness of LAD in the region did not always yield the anticipated outcomes. The article reveals that the formation of local air defense in the Rostov region was fraught with difficulties stemming from military operations and partial occupation of the territory. Additionally, it was established that in the first half of 1943, further complications arose due to shortcomings of Soviet and party organizations in the cities and districts of the Rostov region, which failed to timely oversee the preparation of the entire LAD system. The conclusion is drawn that full restoration of local air defense functionality was not achieved until the complete liberation of the Rostov region, as pressing issues within the LAD system were deprioritized amidst ongoing military engagements.
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Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges
Научный диалог
great patriotic war
rostov region
local air defense
party authorities
soviet authorities
title Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges
title_full Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges
title_fullStr Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges
title_full_unstemmed Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges
title_short Local Air Defense in Rostov Region (1941–1943): Formation Specifics and Operational Challenges
title_sort local air defense in rostov region 1941 1943 formation specifics and operational challenges
topic great patriotic war
rostov region
local air defense
party authorities
soviet authorities
url https://www.nauka-dialog.ru/jour/article/view/6030
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