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Halder manipulated Hitler’s orders after the campaign started, diverting focus from the south to Moscow. This strategic re-prioritization laid the groundwork for the eventual failure of the initial Soviet campaign and sowed discord within the German high command. Hitler, unaware for some time, only discovered the manipulation after the campaign was well underway. Once exposed, Hitler’s frustration grew, leading to conflicts with his generals and a fundamental shift in command dynamics.