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Battle of Smolensk
1941 • Smolensk Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
Battle for the gateway to Moscow.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
German Army
- Commander: Fedor von Bock
- Strength: 900000
- Casualties: 100000
Red Army
- Commander: S. Timoschenko
- Strength: 600000
- Casualties: 350000
Strategic Context
Delaying the advance on Moscow.
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