Russian Hero City + Kremlin - Tula

Tula, a Soviet Hero City awarded the Lenin Star.
During the World War II of 1941–1945, Tula was important in the production of armaments. Tula became the target of a German offensive, one #German general reached the South Western Outskirts of Tula on 29th-30th October 1941. The heavily fortified city held out, however, and Guderian's Second #Panzer #Army was stopped near Tula. The city secured the southern flank during the Battle of Moscow and the subsequent counter-offensive. Tula was awarded the title #Hero City in 1976. It is home to the Klokovo air base and the Tula Arms Plant.