In July 1943, on the rolling plains of Kursk, Germany launched Operation Citadel - an ambitious offensive meant to reverse the disaster of Stalingrad. What followed was a colossal clash of men and ...

During the Battle of Kursk in July 1943, a single German Tiger tank destroyed dozens of Soviet tanks in one of the most studied armored engagements of the war. The action demonstrated the terrifying ...

The final days of the Battle of Kursk revealed a brutal paradox. German formations inflicted devastating losses, destroying far more Soviet tanks and winning countless local engagements. Yet the price ...

During the Battle of Kursk, a breakdown in German defenses allowed a large Soviet armored force to push through a vulnerable sector. One damaged Tiger tank, commanded by a young crew, was forced to ...

In July 1943, Hitler’s so-called “wonder weapon” made its debut at the Battle of Kursk. With massive armor and a deadly 88mm gun, the Ferdinand promised dominance on the battlefield. Yet as it rumbled ...

The Battle of Kursk was the last major offensive the German army would see on the eastern front in WWII. Despite huge Soviet ...