17. The Battle in which the Soviets successfully defended their city and forced the first major German
surrender, forcing the Germans on the defensive.*
A, Battle of Moscow
B, Battle of St. Petersburg
C, Battle of Leningrad
D, Battle of Stalingrad

D. Battle of Stalingrad

Explanation:

The Battle of Stalingrad was a battle which the Soviets successfully defended their city and forced the first major German  surrender, forcing the Germans on the defensive.

the following best describes postwar era writers in their works:

many writers,authors,novelists,poets concentrated more on social art and social writing and stayed away from political writings.

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