The Battle of Moscow from October 1941 to January 1942 represented Germany's first significant defeat in World War II, as the Red Army successfully countered the Axis invasion led by Hitler. Following initial successes, the Axis forces found themselves halted just miles from the capital due to logistical issues and fierce Soviet resistance. As winter set in, supply lines strained and exhausted troops struggled to continue their advance, culminating in a decisive Soviet counteroffensive that ultimately saved Moscow and marked a turning point in the war.
The Battle of Moscow marked Germany's first major defeat in WWII, where the Soviet Red Army, under Marshal Zhukov, repelled invading forces, ultimately saving the capital.
Adolf Hitler's Operation Barbarossa aimed for a swift victory over the USSR, but harsh winter conditions and logistical failures resulted in the Axis forces' retreat from Moscow.
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