Battle of Kursk
WarWorld War II
Year1943
LocationRussia
BelligerentsSoviet Union vs Germany
About the Battle
The largest tank battle in history, with over 6,000 tanks and 2 million troops. The Soviets knew the attack was coming through intelligence and built extensive defenses. After the German offensive stalled, the Soviets counterattacked. Germany never again launched a major offensive on the Eastern Front.
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