The Battle of Kursk, fought in July 1943, was a crucial conflict between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, marking a significant point on the Eastern Front of World War II. Hitler's Operation Citadel aimed to cut off and destroy Soviet forces in the Kursk Salient, utilizing new German tank designs, though many were untested and prone to mechanical failures.
The German attack involved a massive assembly of tanks, guns, and aircraft, with the Ninth Army attacking from the north and the Fourth Panzer Army from the south, intending to encircle Soviet forces. The Soviets, well-prepared with fortified defenses and a large reserve of tanks and artillery, managed to halt the German advance, inflicting heavy losses and maintaining their defensive positions.
The failure of Operation Citadel marked the end of German strategic initiative on the Eastern Front, leading to continued Soviet advances and ultimately contributing to Germany's defeat in World War II.
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