Battle of moscow

A German medic carries his supplies in two US field glass cases hanging on his belt when captured by the 1st Army at Butgenbach, Belgium, January 24, 1945

Battle of Moscow

Detailed map of Battle of Moscow 1941. Deployment of German and Russian armies and divisions. Operation Typhoon. Eastern Front.

World War II was the bloodiest conflict in human history. The world was in a state of “total war.” Motivated by the threat of global tyranny, the Allies eventually prevailed, but this victory was marked by battles won and lost. This list looks at ten battles that decisively changed the course of the war. Battles are ranked based on what was at stake, and the effect they had on the war as a whole.

E3 The Gates of Moscow

St Basils

Gebirgsjägers. WOW.The 2nd mountain division infantry on the hills of the Sredniy Peninsula during the break between fights. June 1941.

From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Okinawa, these are the 30 most important battles and operations that took place during World War II.