World War II - 100-250 km from Moscow
Time: Wednesday Jan 7, 1942
Place: Moscow, U.S.S.R.
Details: The offensive halted on 7 January 1942, after having the German armies pushed back 100–250 km (62–155 mi) from Moscow.
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