 The landing at Malaya Zemlya was supposed to be a decoy, but after the landing at Bolshaia Ozereevka was lost in an ambush, the offensive plan was reworked and the landing site at Malaya Zemlya was made the main landing location.Upon landing to secure the beachhead, they came under a furious German counter-offensive with air support.Against very strong forces, the marines held their ground.