This 1977 triptych postcard depicts the memorial complex dedicated to the crossing of the Dnieper River by Soviet troops in 1943 in the city of Kamianske (known as Dniprodzerzhynsk at the time of publication).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features three color images of the memorial. The left panel shows an alley leading to a bas-relief wall and a commemorative plaque. The center panel captures the Eternal Flame in a cast-iron grate decorated with laid flowers. The right panel displays a Soviet artillery gun (ZIS-3) mounted on a concrete pedestal with a carved five-pointed star and the year “1943”.
Historical note
The crossing of the Dnieper by the forces of the Steppe and Southwestern Fronts in the autumn of 1943 was a key stage in the liberation of the city from German occupation. The memorial complex in Romankovo was established to honor the soldiers who crossed the river barrier under enemy fire and secured the bridgehead.
Present day
Today, the memorial sign with the gun and the commemorative stele remains preserved on the high bank of the Dnieper in the historical Romankove district of Kamianske. It serves as a traditional site for commemorative events related to World War II.
Location (map)
Address: Dniprobudivska St, Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.545100, 34.542200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Dnieper crossing memorial in Romankovo (Kamianske).
Questions and answers
- Where is this memorial sign located? The memorial sign is located on the bank of the Dnieper in the historic Romankove district of Kamianske (formerly Dniprodzerzhynsk), Ukraine.
- What type of artillery is mounted on the pedestal? A Soviet divisional ZIS-3 gun is mounted on the concrete pedestal of the memorial.
- What event does this memorial commemorate? The memorial commemorates the crossing of the Dnieper River by Soviet troops in autumn 1943 during the Battle of the Dnieper.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kamianske from 1943.
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