Historical Events tagged with "Smolensk"
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Germany Captures 300,000 Soviet Prisoners
In late July, the Battle of Smolensk concluded with a significant German victory, resulting in the capture of approximately 300,000 Soviet Red Army soldiers. The battle was part of Operation Barbarossa and was fought over several weeks in the Smolensk region of Russia. The German Wehrmacht's successful encirclement tactics led to the encapture of a vast number of Soviet troops, undermining Soviet defenses as the Germans advanced deeper into Soviet territory. This massive surrender marked a critical turning point in the early stages of the Eastern Front.
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