Battle of Vyazma–Bryansk

October 1941

Result German victory

The German Army Group Centre attacked Soviet forces west of Moscow and encircled large Soviet armies near Vyazma and Bryansk. Hundreds of thousands of Soviet soldiers were captured, opening the road toward Moscow.

Axis

Allies

Strength and losses

Strength
1,250,000
Captured
663,000
Tanks lost
1,242
Guns lost
5,412