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The Battle of Kursk took place in July of 1943 and was the biggest tank battle in World War 2. It started because the Germans wanted to break through Russian resistance south of Orel and north of Kharkov.
The 1943 Battle of Kursk (in the Soviet Union) occurred for several reasons. First, the basic goal of the Germans was to 'pinch off' a large bulge in the Soviet front-line as a first step towards a larger offensive. Second, the German High Command (especially Hitler) seemed to refuse to believe that the tide of war was turning against Germany; thus, resuming their general offensive actions in the East was almost taken for granted as a reasonable course of action.
The Battle for Kursk began as a German attempt to eliminate the Kursk salient in the hopes of achieving a victory where there would be large numbers of Russian prisoners taken like in the early day of Operation Barbarossa where the Russians were ill prepared for countering Blitzkrieg tactics ~ see related link below .
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When did the battle of kursk start and end?
The Battle of Kursk started on 5th July 1943. The Battle of Kursk ended on 23rd August 1943.
What cities were liberated in the Battle of Kursk?
As the battle was called battle of Kursk, it was fought in Kursk, USSR. So the city which was liberated by the soviets was Kursk.
Why did Germans attack Kursk Russia in battle of Kursk?
Germans were against Russia.
What are the dates for the battle of kursk?
The battle of Kursk started on 12th July 1943 and lasted for over a month until 23 August 1943.
How long did the battle of the kursk go for?
a week
When did the battle of kursk start and end?
The Battle of Kursk started on 5th July 1943. The Battle of Kursk ended on 23rd August 1943.
What cities were liberated in the Battle of Kursk?
As the battle was called battle of Kursk, it was fought in Kursk, USSR. So the city which was liberated by the soviets was Kursk.
What was the biggest tank battle?
The battle of Prokhorovka, which took place during the battle of kursk (which was in fact a series of battles around the kursk area.)
Why did Germans attack Kursk Russia in battle of Kursk?
Germans were against Russia.
Where was the battle of Kursk fought?
Russia .
When did Battle of Kursk happen?
Kursk is located in western Russia. Battle fought on July 5 – Aug. 23, 1943 Check for location on MapQuest.com. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=RU&addtohistory=&city=kursk
What are the dates for the battle of kursk?
The battle of Kursk started on 12th July 1943 and lasted for over a month until 23 August 1943.
How long did the battle of the kursk go for?
a week
What weapons were used in the battle of Kursk?
tanks
Was the battle of kursk fought in Germany?
Not in Germany itself, It was fought in Kursk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
What major victories did the soviet union have in World War 2?
The Battles of Kursk, Stalingrad and Berlin.
Why did the Germans attack Kursk Russia in Battle of Kursk?
The Germans hoped to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front by eliminating the Kursk salient . ~ see related link below .
