About the book: 2004 / The Battle of Moscow as one of the main events of the Second World War has always attracted the interest of military historians with an unexpected turn in its development. The beginning of the battle turned out to be a disaster for the Soviet troops. And it seemed that nothing could stop the Germans from winning a quick victory. But suddenly... they suffer a stunning defeat, which meant the complete collapse of the fleeting campaign in the East. How and why did this happen? This work examines the battle from the point of view of the most important decisions of the German and Soviet high commands and front commands that determined the course and result of the Battle of Moscow. The clash of military doctrines, plans and plans of German and Soviet military leaders is shown. The publication is intended for a wide range of readers interested in the history of the Second World War and military art.