Battle of Moscow: Key Events and Figures

The transcript details the events of Operation Typhoon, where German forces aimed to capture Moscow in 1941. Major Ivan Storchak led a small Soviet force in a strategic defense, delaying the German advance. Despite being outnumbered, Storchak's troops used guerrilla tactics to hold off the enemy, allowing Soviet reinforcements to fortify positions. The battle saw significant Soviet sacrifices and highlighted the critical role of air support. The delay was pivotal in the eventual Soviet victory in the Battle of Moscow.

What was the main objective of Operation Typhoon initiated by the German command on September 30, 1941?

• To conquer Kiev

• To invade Stalingrad

• To seize Moscow

• To capture Leningrad

How many German tank groups participated in the Battle of Moscow?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three

What was Major Ivan Georgievich Storchak's position during the Battle of Moscow?

• Chief of the General Staff

• Head of the Paratrooper Service of the Western Front

• Commander of the Western Front

• Commander of the Central Army Group

Where was the special base for preparing and deploying small reconnaissance and sabotage groups located?

• Under Yukhno

• In Podolsk

• Near Bryansk

• In Moscow

What did Major Storchak decide to do when the aviation regiment supporting their operations relocated?

• Request reinforcements from the General Staff

• Gather the base's property and move to the rear

• Retreat to the rear

• Stand and fight with his small detachment

How did the paratroopers deceive the German column approaching the guarded bridge?

• By setting up fake roadblocks

• By hiding in the forest

• By using red flags on their tanks and vehicles

• By wearing German uniforms

What was the outcome of the battle on October 6 near the Ugra River?

• The Germans bypassed the paratroopers

• The Germans captured the eastern bank

• The paratroopers successfully repelled the Germans

• The paratroopers retreated to a secondary position

Who led the detachment of 35 paratroopers left to cover the retreat at the Ugra River?

• Major Storchak

• Lieutenant Naumov

• Captain Rostekov

• Colonel Troitsky

What reinforcements arrived to assist Major Storchak's detachment on October 7?

• A tank brigade

• An artillery battery

• A company of Podolsk cadets

• A squadron of fighter planes

What was the significant impact of the delay caused by Major Storchak's detachment on the German advance?

• It resulted in the Germans retreating to their original positions

• It led to the complete destruction of the German forces

• It enabled the Podolsk cadets to occupy the Maloyaroslavets fortified area

• It allowed the Soviet forces to capture Berlin