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 ...
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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 armoured battle of the war.
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Good. This copy has some minor shelf wear. There's a small inch-or-so tear at the base of the back cover. The pages are clean, free of underlining, highlighting or notes. The binding is tight. \r\n.
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Near Fine. Pictorial softcover. First Motorbooks International edition. Book is in near fine condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Historic photos, maps and diagrams throughout. Minor staining to the top corner of the text block. 4to. 176 pp. Including index.