Battle of Moscow

The Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942) was a major conflict during World War II, where Nazi Germany aimed to capture Russia’s capital. German forces advanced fiercely, but the Soviet Red Army organized a strong defense, launching counterattacks and using the harsh winter to their advantage. The battle marked a turning point, stopping the German invasion and boosting Soviet morale. It demonstrated that the German army could be halted on the Eastern Front, significantly shifting the momentum of the war in favor of the Allies.