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Battle of Moscow
2 Oct 1941 – 7 Jan 1942 · Approaches to Moscow
Germany's Operation Typhoon aimed to capture Moscow before winter. After initial encirclements at Vyazma and Bryansk, the offensive stalled in mud, cold and stiffening resistance. On 5 December 1941 the Red Army launched a counteroffensive that pushed German forces back — the first major strategic defeat of the Wehrmacht.
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