By the beginning of World War II the city of Sevastopol was the largest port on the Black Sea and the main naval base of the country. His heroic defense against the German fascist aggression began on October 30, 1941. and lasted 250 days, went into the story as an example of an active, long-term defense seaside town in deep behind enemy lines. Grab Sevastopol immediately Germans failed, as its garrison numbered 23,000 people and had 150 coastal and field guns. But then, until the summer of 1942, they made three more attempts to capture the city.First time Sevastopol under attack 11 November 1941 the German-fascist army of 10 consecutive days trying to break through to the city - the hero of the power of the four infantry divisions, but to no avail. They were opposed by the Soviet naval forces and ground forces, united in Sevastopol Defense Region. In this battle, the enemy lost 150 units of armored technique, 131 aircraft and about 15 thousand soldiers and officers. The second attempt to capture the city the Germans launched in the period from 7 to 31 December 1941. This time, at their disposal, there were seven infantry divisions, two mountain rifle brigade, more than 150 tanks, 300 planes and 1,275 guns and mortars. But this attempt failed aggression, defense of Sevastopol destroyed up to 40,000 Nazis and did not let them into the city.