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Mozhaisk (məzhīsk`), city, W central European Russia, on the Moskva River. First mentioned in 1231, Mozhaisk was joined with Moscow principality in 1303 and became an important fortress and commercial center. The city was taken by the Germans on Oct. 15, 1941, in what marked their furthest advance directly W of Moscow. It was recaptured during the Soviet winter offensive of 1941–42. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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July 1941 saw the formation of the Front of Reserve Armies and the Front of the Mozhaisk Defense Line which formed the basis for the subsequent Reserve Front. |
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