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World War II - First Battle of Kiev

Time: Wednesday May 21, 1941 at 03:41:00 AM

Place: Kiev, U.S.S.R. (Present Day Kiev, Ukraine)

Details: The Kiev offensive was overwhelmingly successful, resulting in encirclement and elimination of four Soviet armies, The First Battle of Kiev occurred from 23 August to 26 September, resulting German occupation to Kiev.

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