The battle of Kursk on the Russian Front in the summer of 1943 was the greatest armored battle of all time. This detailed account features hundreds of rare photographs highlighting the personalities, uniforms and equipment of the German forces in the battle.

Numerous color plates cover camouflage and markings of both German and Soviet tanks and aircraft. Also included are biographies and portraits of over two dozen German and some Soviet commanders. This account also includes very rare photographs of Vichy French troops fighting with the Germans.