Thinking about the turning points of WWII? You can't overlook the chaos of 1941. Here’s a post breaking down why the fight for Smolensk was such a game-changer.
Often called the "forgotten" turning point, the Battle for Smolensk (July–September 1941) was where the German war machine first realized they weren't in for a sprint—they were in for a marathon. Barbarossa Derailed: The Battle For Smolensk 10...
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This was the moment the "derailing" began. The German supply lines stretched to a breaking point, and the pause at Smolensk allowed the Soviets to fortify Moscow’s defenses. Thinking about the turning points of WWII
German forces expected to breeze through, but fierce Soviet resistance delayed the drive to Moscow by two crucial months. ⏱️ Often called the "forgotten" turning point, the Battle
Without the grit shown at Smolensk, the defense of Moscow might never have happened. It was a brutal, costly struggle that proved the Blitzkrieg had its limits.
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