Kursk: The Greatest Tank Battle 1943

by M. K. Barbier

This book begins with a study of the background of the Kursk salient and a description of events on the eastern front before the opening of the offensive. The strategic importance of the Kursk is considered as well as the factors that caused the Germans to delay their offensive. The Soviet's extensive defensive preparations are covered in depth, as is the strength of both sides and the new equipment such as the Panther tank that the Germans were using for the first time. Kursk shows how a bitter struggle developed between the German and Soviet forces which sucked in huge numbers of tanks and men into a small area, so that it became the greatest armored battle of the war.

Genres: World War II

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Art · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good read about the largest tank battle in history. A little dry but plenty of picture support. In fact, excellent archival picture support. The maps could have been more numerous and more detailed.