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Operation Mars was the codename for the Second Rzhev-Sychevka Offensive Operation launched by Soviet forces against German forces. It took place between 25 November and 20 December 1942 around the Rzhev salient in the vicinity of Moscow. The offensive was a joint operation of the Soviet Western Front and Kalinin Front.The offensive was one in a series of particularly bloody engagements collectively known in Soviet histories as the Rzhev meat grinder for their huge losses,particularly on the Soviet side. in total the Sovjet-Unie lost 500.000 to 1.200.0000 soldiers and the german estimate losses are 300.000 to 450.000 soldiers