Kurskaya Battle
(5 July – 23 August 1943)
It is said to be the greatest Tank Battle in the History! 2,000,000 people,
6,000 tanks and 4,000 airplanes took part in this battle. The leaders of the
USSR were Marshal George Zhukov and Marshal Konstantin
Rokossovskiy.
This battle was a very important part of the Russian summer-autumn
campaign. The operation of the Soviet marshals was called “Kutuzov” (in
honor of a Russian general). And the German operation was called
“Citadel”.
With the help of really clever and experienced leaders, brave soldiers and
patriotism the Soviet army succeeded in destroying the main German
troops. And the turning point, which had been started in Stalingrad, was
finished in this battle.
About 900,000 of Soviet soldiers were killed, and about 3,400 tanks were
destroyed. And Germany lost about 500,000 people, 1,500 tanks and 3,700
planes.
In the end the Soviet army won, but it was extremely difficult. Thanks to our
Officers and to our patriotic and courageous soldiers. A lot of people did
everything that was possible to save their Freedom!
Damaged PzKpfw IV