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In which battle did von Rundstedt's strategy lead to a significant encirclement?

  • Battle of Berlin

  • Battle of Kiev

  • Battle of El Alamein

  • Battle of Monte Cassino

Answer

In the Battle of Kiev, German General Gerd von Rundstedt employed a masterful strategy known as the "Sickle Cut Maneuver," leading to a decisive victory for the Axis forces. This encirclement tactic involved a swift and coordinated attack from multiple directions, resulting in the capture of over 600,000 Soviet troops and dealing a significant blow to the Soviet defenses.
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