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Originally Posted by lwd
B. I believe there were extensive mine fields as well as shallows protecting Lenningrad. Cruising slowly off shore also offers a pretty good target for Soviet subs and aircraft.
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Yes, the Baltic was crawling with mines, especially the Gulf of Finland. Truly no go seas.
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