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The Battle of Moscow: A Crucial Turning Point in World War II

On October 7, 1941, the German Fourth Panzer Division advanced towards the city of Kalinin, eager to capture it while it chased down the remnants of the Red Army. They were met with a fierce Soviet defense from the Fourth Tank Brigade, resulting in significant losses for the Germans, including six destroyed tanks and dozens of casualties. This skirmish exemplified the growing resistance the Soviets would mount against Nazi ambitions in the East. Eventually, Kalinin fell to German forces, but the conflict marked a critical prelude to the larger, more significant resistance that would unfold during the Battle of Moscow.