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What major city did Guderian's offensive fail to capture in Operation Typhoon?

  • Moscow

  • London

  • Paris

  • Berlin

Answer

Moscow, the Soviet capital, withstood Guderian's offensive during Operation Typhoon, a key battle in World War II. Despite the Wehrmacht's initial success, the city's strong defenses and the onset of winter hindered the German advance, leading to a decisive Soviet victory that marked a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.
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