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Just one of the many changes that might have made this famous Allied victory go the other way. 

It was the battle for the Soviet capital that laid the foundation for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.

It was the battle for the Soviet capital that laid the foundation for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. On Sept. 30, 1941,

Forget Stalingrad: The Battle of Moscow Was World War IIs First Major Turning Point When German armies invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Hitler thought victory would be quick and easy. It was neither. Heres What You Need to Know: After 1941, the Germans would never again threaten Moscow. Many consider the Battle of Moscow in late 1941 to be the first turning point of World War II on the Eastern Front. Some even consider the battle for Moscow as the only opportunity for the Germans to prevail ...

Did you know there are ‘Hero Cities’ in Russia? (PHOTOS) Monument-ensemble Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad in Volgograd. Legion Media In the USSR, the honor of being awarded the title of ‘Hero’ wasn’t only given to people, but entire cities, as well. The title of ‘Hero City’ was given to 12 cities in the Sovet Union, for the heroism and bravery of their defenders and valor shown in the fight against the Nazis and their allies in the course of World War II. Nine...

When German armies invaded the USSR in 1941, Hitler thought victory would be quick and easy. It was neither.

There are actually several armored showdowns that rightfully rank as being among the greatest tank battles Heres What You Need to Remember: Instead of breaking the Soviets, the Germans were the ones who broke and by the end of July were in full retreat – and casualties on both sides were massive. Upwards of 1,200 German tanks and assault guns were destroyed, while the Soviets lost more than 6,000 armored vehicles. Certainly, anyone who has ever played the video game World of Tanks likely ha...

Could Nazi Chemical Weapons Have Smashed the Allies on D-Day? Both sides feared that, as in World War I, once one side used chemical weapons, so would their opponents. Heres What You Need to Remember: Finally, it is important to remember that even if D-Day had failed, the war would have continued. Despite Hitlers hopes that defeating D-Day would persuade the Allies to seek peace, the Soviet armies would have continued to march on Germany, and the Allies would have eventually mounted another in...

Old School: Yes the Nazis Had Cavalry Who Fought In World War II Berlin was not fully mechanized when it unleashed a world war and so it used horses for combat and patrol in addition to tanks and trucks. Key point: Germany had excellent cavalry. However, they were used for terrible ends and eventually did not make sense on a modern battlefield. By 1939 the German Reich possessed 3,800,000 horses while 885,000 were initially called to the Wehrmacht as saddle, draft, and pack animals. Of these, ...

Mother Nature could have thrown her support behind Hitler’s hordes. Heres What You Need to Remember: Despite Hitlers hopes that defeating D-Day would persuade the Allies to seek peace, the Soviet armies would have continued to march on Germany, and the Allies would have eventually mounted another invasion. The war would go on until the Third Reich was gone. General Dwight D. Eisenhowers face was grim but composed as he read a short message to the assembled group of reporters on the morning o...