Video - Battle of Kursk: Decisive Turning Point

July 5 to August 23, 1943: The Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in military history, unfolds on the Eastern Front, involving around 6,000 tanks, 4,000 aircraft, and 2 million soldiers. In a final blitzkrieg attempt, Germany launches an offensive against the Red Army near Kursk, Russia. However, Soviet forces are well-prepared due to delays and the successful cracking of German Wehrmacht codes. The intense fighting results in heavy losses for both sides, but the Soviets hold their ground and repel the German assault. The battle marks a decisive failure for the Axis, preventing Hitler from conquering Russia and turning the tide in favor of the Allies on the Eastern Front.