| I'm a bit caught between the battles of Stalingrad and Moscow.
I'll plum for Moscow because it was the Germans first big reversal. The gateway to Moscow was wide open at one stage but was closed again in November/December 1941.
The Germans had to make a major "strategic" retreat. It was a near collapse for a while (after the Russians counterattacked).
The battle for Moscow gave the Russians more time. The Germans didn't have that luxury. They needed a quick win.
I agree with Doppleganger that Lend Lease was critical for the Russians. |