Kiev not been taken before the Battle of Moscow, the entire operation would have ended in a disaster for the Germans. See also Babi Yar Battle of Uman Battle of Białystok–Minsk Battle of Kiev (1943) Yelnya Offensive Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran References Sources Further reading External links Conflicts in 1941 1941 in Ukraine Battle of Kiev Encirclements in World War II Battles and operations of the Soviet–German War Battles of World War II involving Germany Battles involving the Soviet Union Military history of Kyiv August 1941 events September 1941 events