They led Hitler’s deadliest offensives—armed with Tigers, Panthers, and unflinching obedience. At Kursk, the Waffen SS spearheaded the largest tank battle in history. But what followed was the ...

The summer of 1943 saw one of the largest armored clashes in history—the Battle of Kursk. This was no ordinary battle; it was a showdown between two military giants at the peak of their power. Elite ...

Russia's President Vladimir Putin addresses the audience during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Kursk in the Russian city, on August 23, 2023.

It was a battle that devoured the strength of the German armed forces, and demonstrated the growing effectiveness of the Red Army and maturity of its general staff. The battle opened on July 5 1943.