Soviet Naval Brigade Squad

When Nazi forces pushed deep into Soviet territory, the hardened sailors of the Baltic and Black Sea Fleets left their ships to fight as infantry, earning a fearsome reputation on land. So effective and relentless were these naval troops that the Germans dubbed them “The Black Death,” a nod to their dark uniforms and ruthless skill in battle. Still dressed in their iconic striped shirts and naval caps, these sailors brought discipline and fighting spirit to every front they served on.