Battle of the Korsun–Cherkassy Pocket Museum

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Battle of the Korsun–Cherkassy Pocket Museum, Military museum in Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi, Ukraine.

The museum contains displays of weapons, military equipment, photographs, and documents related to the 1944 Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket battle between German and Soviet forces.

The museum opened in June 1945 to commemorate a decisive World War II battle where Soviet forces encircled and defeated German troops in the region.

The exhibits present personal belongings, letters, and military decorations from both German and Soviet soldiers who participated in the intense winter conflict.

Visitors can explore three main exhibition halls, view military artifacts, and access historical documents with assistance from knowledgeable staff members.

The museum preserves fragments of military vehicles recovered from the battlefield, including parts of tanks that sank in the Gniloy Tikich River during the German retreat.

Location: Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi

Location: Cherkasy Raion

Location: Cherkasy Oblast

Inception: June 28, 1945

GPS coordinates: 49.41528,31.26583

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:14

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