Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-10-19 - Publisher: Casemate Publishers
"The greatest tank battle in world history, known as Operation CITADEL, opened during the early hours of 5 July 1943, and its outcome was to decide the eventual outcome of the war on the Eastern Front. Images of War—Battle of Kursk 1943, is an illustrated account of this pivotal battle
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013 - Publisher: Random House Incorporated
An account of the World War II tank battle reveals the high stakes that rendered it a pivotal conflict, exploring the strategies and agendas of leaders on both sides and how the battle's outcome shaped the rest of the war.
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-11-15 - Publisher: Helion
The Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943 was one of the greatest battles in military history involving more than 3 million soldiers, 10,000 tanks and 8,000 aircraft. While many books have been written on this allegedly most decisive battle of the Second World War, many legends live on,
Gain an in-depth understanding of the largest tank engagement in history that led to staggering losses during WW II. Access to newly released Soviet material adds detail to this legendary conflict, reconstructing combat and tactical maneuvers. 45 photos. 32 maps.
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-06-01 - Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
The Battle of Kursk was one of the defining moments of World War II. In July 1943, German forces under Erich von Manstein--one of Germany’s best generals--launched a massive attack in an offensive code-named Citadel. A week later, the Soviets counterattacked, sparking a huge clash of tanks at Prokhorovka, the