Taman Division
Akkerman's LandingSoviet Union · Historical unit: Taman Naval Infantry Brigade
In May 1944, the 'Taman Brigade,' an elite unit of the Black Sea Fleet operating under the command of the Independent Coastal Army, participated in a retaliatory offensive to liberate Sevastopol.
This operation decisively defeated the last German stronghold in Crimea, avenging the humiliation caused by the fall of this strategically vital fortress in 1942.
Specialized in amphibious landings and coastal combat, the division is renowned for its exceptional mobility between sea and land.
Units in formation
General Buff
All Taman Division land units gain a 10% chance to dodge (can be bypassed by airstrike).
Tactical Effects
Amphibious Operations
Friendly Taman Division land units within 2 hexes of another naval unit ignore the mobility penalty when embarking, mobility +2.
Fire Guidance
For each friendly Taman Division unit within 2 hexes, artillery units critical attack chance +4%.
Firepower Support
If an adjacent friendly Taman Division unit is present, infantry units range +1 but damage -15% at maximum range.
This formation can only be formed in Legend, Conquest, or Army Group modes when you are the corresponding country.
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