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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 II's First Major Turning Point When German armies invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Hitler thought victory would be quick and easy. It was neither. Here's 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 in the East. By the middle of 1942, the Soviets had organized enough troops under arms that the Ge...

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 of them are in today’s Russian Federation, two in Ukraine and one in Belarus. There, you will a...

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