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In late November 1941, despite some gains, German forces reached a stalemate. They faced severe logistical strains, struggling with winter conditions that led to widespread frostbite and demoralization among troops. Hitler's insistence on advancing toward Moscow without sufficient reinforcements resulted in German units bearing the brunt of assaults against well-fortified Soviet positions.
The Soviets, on the other hand, recognizing the impact of their limited resources, sought to conserve their strength. By early December, they had gathered enough forces and prepared for a counteroffensive. Taking advantage of German overreach, the Red Army launched aggressive counterattacks that forced the Germans into a retreat.