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Operation Mars is an interesting part of WWII history and definitely an outlier in how we understand the course of the Eastern Front.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mars
Was its OTL failure fated to happen or could it be fixed by a POD within the time period of the operation? How will it affect the course of the war? Could a more severe loss at Mars mean a longer war on the Eastern Front?
Here's a strategic map:
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