1941 ⟶ Soviet Government Relocates, Moscow Fortifies
Soviet Union government begins move eastward to Samara, a ci...
Year
1941
🏢 Soviet Government Relocates, Moscow Fortifies
Soviet Union government begins move eastward to Samara, a city on the Volga, but Joseph Stalin remains in Moscow. The citizens of Moscow frantically build tank traps and other fortifications for the coming siege.⟶
Eastern FrontMoscowSoviet GovernmentSamaraEvacuationDefenseBattle of MoscowStalin
⚔️ Germany Resumes Moscow Offensive
Germans attempt another drive toward Moscow as the once muddy ground hardens.⟶
Eastern FrontMoscowGerman OffensiveMilitary StrategyWeatherBattle of Moscow
🇷🇺 Soviet Reinforcements Arrive in Moscow
Red Army troop reinforcements arrive in Moscow from Siberia; Stalin is assured that the Japanese will not attack the USSR from the East.⟶
Eastern FrontMoscowSiberiaReinforcementsStalinJapanUSSRWarLogistics
🛡️ State of Siege Declared in Moscow
An official "state of siege" is announced in Moscow; the city is placed under martial law.⟶
MoscowSiegeMartial LawEastern FrontDefenseWarUSSRCityMilitary
⚔️ German Forces Reach Moscow Outskirts
Battle of Moscow – German Panzers are on the outskirts of Moscow, near the Moscow-Volga Canal.⟶
Eastern FrontBattle of MoscowGerman InvasionSoviet UnionMilitaryPanzersMoscowDefense
⚔️ Germans Call Off Moscow Attack; Soviet Counter-Attack
Germans call off the attack on Moscow, now 11 miles away; the USSR counter-attacks during a heavy blizzard.⟶
Eastern FrontMoscowBattle of MoscowGerman OffensiveSoviet CounteroffensiveBlizzardMilitary StrategyTurning Point