What the records say
- When
- 18 May 1920
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 37.47° N, 49.47° E
- Description
- naval and amphibious action during the Russian Civil War
Anzali Operation
Naval and amphibious action during the Russian Civil War
The Anzali Operation was a naval and amphibious action carried by the Soviet Caspian Flotilla during the Russian Civil War. The target was the White Russian Caspian Flotilla interned at Anzali, Iran, which was under the custody of the British North Persian Force. The British troops were surrounded and forced to capitulate, while the flotilla was captured by the Soviets.
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