ABSTRACT

The battle at Kursk in 1943 is often referred to as the greatest tank battle in the history of warfare. This volume makes extensive use of German archival documents as well as various Russian books and articles. As well as an account of the battle, it addresses methodological issues.

chapter 1|14 pages

Background

chapter 2|10 pages

The Assembly of Forces

chapter 3|33 pages

Structure of Involved Forces

chapter 4|16 pages

Tanks Employed at Zitadelle

chapter 5|10 pages

The Air War

chapter 6|17 pages

Chronology of the Offensive

chapter 7|10 pages

Prokhorovka

chapter 8|21 pages

The Cost of the Battle

chapter 9|13 pages

An Analysis of the Battle

chapter 10|8 pages

The Consequences of the Battle