Meanwhile, in Russia the battle of Kursk has been raging since July 4. The scope of the battle is staggering. The German attack includes 900,000 men supported by 2,500 tanks and assault cannon. Opposing them are 1,300,000 Russian troops and 3,000 tanks. Given the even strength of the combatants, it is an attack that requires surprise if the Germans are to be successful. Thanks to Magic, all surprise was lost months earlier.
