Maps of World War II 1939-1945

Operation Typhoon: Battle of Moscow
September 30 - December 5, 1941

German armed forces regrouped in September, after the destruction of Soviet military forces around Kiev, with the intention of launching a final offensive against Moscow (Operation Typhoon) before winter. The attack began with promise but the autumn rains made it impossible to continue the operation until the winter frost arrived. By this time, German military units were exhausted and the Soviet defenders were demonstrating increasing resistance.