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Kursk (Operation Citadel)


Battle Name : Kursk (Operation Citadel)

Date(s) : 05 July 1943 - 16 July 1943

Part of : Second World War , Eastern Europe ,

Outcome : A victory for Russian Army over German Army

Type of battle : Land

Considered to be the largest tank battle in history.

The German Army Group Centre under Kluge and Army Group South under von Manstein attempted to eliminate the Russian salient around Kursk but were held back by effective Russian defensive actions and counter-attacks. Hitler ordered a withdrawal which the Russians vigorously followed up.