🛡️The Soviet Union's resistance was stronger than expected, pushing the Axis into a retreat.
🚀The Red Army counterattacked and made significant gains in multiple regions.
💥The Axis forces were spread thin and became overextended, giving the Soviet Union an opportunity to counterattack.
🌊The Soviets launched an amphibious operation in the Black Sea region, surviving an Axis counterattack.
⛰️The Red Army broke through the German line near Leningrad, threatening their front.