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Kursk
Kursk is a city in western central European
Russia, and administrative center of the Kursk Oblast.
As of the
2002 census,
Kursk had an estimated population of 412,442.
In
1943,
the largest tank battle in history, and the last major German offensive on the Eastern front,
took place in the vicinity of Kursk. During the Battle of Kursk,
800,000 German troops backed by 2,700 tanks and 2,000 aircraft attacked Soviet forces of
around 1,300,000 troops with 3,600 tanks and 2,400 aircraft. The German offensive failed to break
through Soviet lines, and the Soviet forces then launched their own counter offensive driving the Germans
back even beyond the original start lines.
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By David M. Glantz
Glantz, David M./ House, Jonathan M.
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Immense in scope, ferocious in nature, and epic in consequence, the Battle of Kursk witnessed (at Prokhorovka) one of the largest tank engagements in world history and led to staggering losses—including nearly 200,000 Soviet and 50,000 German casualties—within the first ten days of fighting. Going well beyond all previous accounts, David Glantz and Jonathan House now offer the definitive work on arguably the greatest battle of World War II.
Drawing on both German and Soviet sources, Glantz and House separate myth from fact to show what really happened at Kursk and how it affected the outcome of the war. Their access to newly released Soviet archival material adds unprecedented detail to what is known about this legendary conflict, enabling them to reconstruct events from both perspectives and describe combat down to the tactical level.
The Battle of Kursk takes readers behind Soviet lines for the first time to discover what the Red Army knew about the plans for Hitler's offensive (Operation Citadel), relive tank warfare and hand-to-hand combat, and learn how the tide of battle turned. Its vivid portrayals of fighting in all critical sectors place the famous tank battle in its proper context. Prokhorovka here is not a well-organized set piece but a confused series of engagements and hasty attacks, with each side committing its forces piecemeal.
Glantz and House's fresh interpretations demolish many of the myths that suggest Hitler might have triumphed if Operation Citadel had been conducted differently. Their account is the first to provide accurate figures of combat strengths and losses, and it includes 32 maps that clarify troop and tank movements.
Shrouded in obscurity and speculation for more than half a century, the Battle of Kursk finally gets its due in this dramatic retelling of the confrontation that marked the turning point of the war on the Eastern Front and brought Hitler's blitzkrieg to a crashing halt. |
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By Valeriy Zamulin
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Released: 2018-10-11
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"A groundbreaking book when first published in Russia in 2005, now Valeriy Zamulin's study of the crucible of combat during the titanic clash at Kursk - the fighting at Prokhorovka - is available in English. A former staff member of the Prokhorovka Battlefield State Museum, Zamulin has dedicated years of his life to the study of the battle of Kursk, and especially the fighting on its southern flank involving the famous attack of the II SS Panzer Corps into the teeth of deeply-echeloned Red Army defenses. A product of five years of intense research into the once-secret Central Archives of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Zamulin lays out in enormous detail the plans and tactics of both sides, culminating in the famous and controversial clash at Prokhorovka on 12 July 1943. Zamulin skillfully weaves reminiscences of Red Army and Wehrmacht soldiers and officers into the narrative of the fighting, using in part files belonging to the Prokhorovka Battlefield State Museum. Zamulin has the advantage of living in Prokhorovka, so he has walked the ground of the battlefield many times and has an intimate knowledge of the terrain.
Examining the battle from primarily the Soviet side, Zamulin reveals the real costs and real achievements of the Red Army at Kursk, and especially Prokhorovka. He examines mistaken deployments and faulty decisions that hampered the Voronezh Front's efforts to contain the Fourth Panzer Army's assault, and the valiant, self-sacrificial fighting of the Red Army's soldiers and junior officers as they sought to slow the German advance, and then crush the II SS Panzer Corps with a heavy counterattack at Prokhorovka on 12 July. The combat on this day receives particular scrutiny, as Zamulin works to clarify the relative size of the contending forces, the actual area of this battle, and the costs suffered by both sides. The costs to General P. A. Rotmistrov's 5th Guards Tank Army and General A. S. Zhadov's 5th Guards Army as they slammed into 1st SS Panzer Grenadier Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, 3rd SS Panzer Grenadier Division Totenkopf and a portion of 2nd SS Panzer Grenadier Division Das Reich were particularly devastating, and Zamulin examines the nuts and bolts of the counteroffensive to see why this was so.
Zamulin does not exclude the oft-overlooked efforts of Army Group Kempf's III Panzer Corps on the right-wing of the Fourth Panzer Army, as it sought to keep pace with the II SS Panzer Corps advance, and then breach the line of the Northern Donets River in order to link up with its left-hand neighbor in the region of Prokhorovka. Zamulin describes how the Soviet High Command and the Voronezh Front had to quickly cobble together a defense of this line with already battered units, but needed to reinforce it with fresh formations at the expense of the counterstroke at Prokhorovka.
Printed on heavy stock gloss paper, illustrated with many photographs (including a colour section showing present-day views of the battlefield), specially-commissioned color maps and supplemented with extensive tables of data, Zamulin's book is an outstanding contribution to the growing literature on the battle of Kursk, and further demolishes many of the myths and legends that grew up around this battle." |
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By Clyde Burleson
Grand Central Publishing
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The true story of the sinking of the Russian nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000. Hailed as "unsinkable, " the "Kursk" was on maneuvers when mysterious explosions rocked the sub, causing it to sink to the bottom of the sea with its 118-man crew. This in-depth look at the disaster reveals previously unreleased information from family members of the deceased as well as from government officials. |
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By Ralph Prince
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Make Your Memories Last Forever There is nothing quite like traveling and exploring the great unknown, getting to know fascinating people from all around the world, immersing yourself in new and exciting cultures, and living your life to the fullest. If you are a citizen of the world, a global traveler, an adventure lover or all of the above, then you know how important it is to keep your memories alive. And what better way to do so than with a travel journal that allows you to take down your thoughts, keep track of your adventures, display your wonderful experiences and give in to your wanderlust no matter how close or how far your next destination is. This stunning Kursk (Russia) travel journal is the most essential accessory for every travel and adventure lover, as it will help you express yourself and get lost into this whirlwind of new destinations. The travel journal was specially created for those that embark on the journey of a lifetime and need to take everything down so that every single moment can last forever, or even for those that want to make each moment truly special. The journal’s premium lined papers will be your safe haven where you can write all about your trips, from the new friends you make and delicious local dishes you try, to how each place makes you feel. The journal has an elegant and stylish design that will perfectly match your taste for adventure, and it is crafted to perfection so it can withstand any condition. Take a look at the Kursk (Russia) map, find your way towards adventure and lose yourself to unknown destinations because you only live once, so why not live your life to the fullest? Get Yours Now And Get Ready For Your Next Great Big Adventure Just Scroll Up And Click “Add To Cart” |
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By Ramsey Flynn
Harper Perennial
Released: 2005-12-13
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A gripping account of the disastrous Russian submarine explosion that killed the entire crew, devastated the Russian people, and defined Vladimir Putin's post–Cold War regime. What were Russian officials thinking when they waited 48 hours to acknowledge their most prized submarine was in trouble? Why did they track the desperate tappings of an unknown number of trapped sailors without sending an international SOS? Why did they repeatedly decline international rescue offers while their own rescue equipment repeatedly failed to make any progress? To a world community still mystified by deadly Russian deceits surrounding the Kursk submarine disaster, Ramsey Flynn's book uncovers the truth once and for all. Cry from the Deep has quickly become the definitive account of this pivotal moment in modern Russian history, as an angry Russian people – aided and abetted by a fledging independent media – openly clashed with Vladimir Putin and his new government's Soviet–era tactics of secrecy and deception. Flynn's searing narrative also documents how western officials, in a practiced silence reminiscent of the Cold War era failed to notify their post–Soviet counterparts of the disaster, despite learning of the explosion hours before the Russians did. |
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By Maxwell Fox
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Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime! Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you’re ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well, with this amazing Kursk (Russia) travel map you’re all set and ready to go! The Kursk (Russia) map was carefully designed to give you amazing results and make traveling easier than ever. We make sure to constantly update our info to give you the most relevant and accurate information, so you will never get confused or frustrated during your Kursk (Russia) trip. The map is very detailed and it will not only give you all the available roads and routes, but also the essential information to make your Kursk (Russia) vacation unforgettable. In the map you can see all the available means of transport, bus stops and routes so you can always know how to get everywhere. And because we know that a vacation is not only about the roads and busses, the map gives you many options for eating, drinking and having a good time! We carefully marked all the restaurants, bars and pubs so you can always find one that is nearby. In the Kursk (Russia) map you will also find the best places to go shopping, the most famous and must-see sights, churches and more. And if an emergency comes up, there are markings of police stations and hospitals everywhere for your convenience. Each kind of marking has a different color so you can easily navigate around the map and find exactly what you’re looking for within seconds. The city is also organized in sections so you can better find your way around. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, get your map and let’s get started! Just Click “Add To Cart Now” |
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By J & N Moller Restayn
J J Fedorowicz
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With more than 540 photographs of the northern sector of the Battle of Kursk, most identified here properly for the first time, this book presents a detailed visual presentation of the largest tank battle in history. An in-depth text covers the build-up and the fighting on a day-by-day basis, along with 30 pages of four-color artwork, to include formation insignia, maps and all of the major vehicles used by the Germans. Numerous tables show orders of battle for both sides as well as vehicle counts and losses for the Germans. Rarely has a battle been so thoroughly researched and rarely have so many myths concerning a battle been laid to rest. |
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By James McFee
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City Maps Kursk Russia is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Kursk adventure :) |
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By Bob Carruthers
Pen and Sword
Released: 2013-04-02
Paperback (128 pages)
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“Don’t fight a battle if you don’t gain anything by winning.”
General Erwin Rommel
A fascinating account of a deadly combination: the supreme German weapon of war in the hands of the finest military tacticians of last century.
Illustrated throughout with full coverage of all the German tanks, tank battles and campaigns in the period 1943-1945, from Kursk to the last battles in the east, along with commanders, strategy, tactics and technical details.
This book is part of ‘The Hitler’s War Machine’ series, a new military history range compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers. The series draws on primary sources and contemporary documents to provide a new insight into the true nature of Hitler’s Wehrmacht.
The series consultant is David McWhinnie creator of the award winning PBS series ‘Battlefield’. |
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