The Battle of Kursk: A Captivating Guide to One of the Largest and Most Decisive Battles of World War II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798893582024)

The Battle of Kursk: A Guide to the Epic Clash That Changed History

Did you know the Battle of Kursk was one of the largest tank battles ever fought? Even though the Germans launched the attack, they were outnumbered in troops, tanks, artillery, and aircraft. This intense battle wasn't just a tank fight; artillery, air power, mines, and even the weather all played big roles.

The Battle of Kursk takes you through the key details of this incredible clash. Here is just some of what this book covers:

• • Blitzkrieg and Panzer Divisions: How the German Army developed lightning-fast attack tactics and powerful tanks
  • The Path to Kursk: Key events that led to 1943, including Hitler's push into Soviet territory
  • Why Kursk? Understand why this rail hub was so important and what both sides were thinking
  • Armies and Equipment: An easy-to-understand look at the forces and equipment of both armies
  • The Battlefield: Explore the landscape that set the stage for one of WWII's most important battles
  • German Attacks from the North and South: How Germany tried to trap the Soviet forces from both sides
  • The Battle of Prokhorovka: Discover what happened during one of the most famous tank battles in history
  • Soviet Counterattacks: How the Soviet army turned things around and pushed the Germans back
  • The Myths of Prokhorovka: Uncover the mixed-up stories surrounding this famous tank fight
  • And much more!