I have a serious intellectual question.

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Originally Posted by tslust

I've read from multiple sources saying that the failures at Stalingrad, Kursk or even Normady were the "death nail" Wehrmacht. I believe it was the failure to capture Moscow, in 1941.

It can probably be traced to their belief that they were invincible, which fueled their ambition and had them taking on Russia. Because they took on so many countries they were over extended and yes, their defeat was inevitable at that point.