Tells the story of this dramatic battle using rare and unpublished photographs, maps, and highly detailed artwork profiles of the tanks and vehicles involved.

In the summer of 1943, the German-launched Operation Zitadelle (Citadel), aimed at cutting off a large number of Soviet forces in the Kursk salient. This offensive resulted in the battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle of World War II.

Kursk quickly became a fierce contest of attrition, as Wehrmacht and elite Waffen-SS Panzer-Divisions with their powerful Tiger and Panther tanks unsuccessfully tried to hammer their way through the intricate lines of strong Soviet defensive positions. What followed was unabated fighting for two weeks as German units were slowly and systematically ground down in a series of brutal armored battles.

During this ferocious fighting the Red Army savagely contested every foot of ground, finally ending German invincibility forever. For the first time in its short history, the blitzkrieg concept had failed. The reverberations caused by the defeat at Kursk were immense, and never again did the German war machine go on the offensive in the East. Stiff defensive action was now the stratagem placed upon the dwindling Panzerwaffe right to the gates of Berlin.

With comprehensive captions and text, Kursk 1943 tells the story of this dramatic battle using rare and unpublished photographs, maps, and highly detailed artist profiles. The book reveals the events leading up to the battle in the first half of 1943, and the build up of forces by both sides before their climatic showdown at Kursk.

"Baxter’s book is a welcome addition to the ever-growing body of literature on one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War."

"...this is handy reference for the modeler and the historian who is interested in the Eastern Front."

"...of great interest to modelers and military historians alike."

"For modelers, the RAL paint color numbers are included with the profiles -- a nice touch."

"...an ideal book for the beginner or advanced reader of the subject."

"... draws the reader in and keeps them reading..."

Well recommended to all with an interest in military history

‘'In this volume of the Casemate illustrated series, photographs, maps, and detailed artist profiles retell in fascinating detail the last German offensive in the east.''

‘’This is a fine study of Operation Zitadelle, the German attack in Russia. For a slim volume of 128 pages there is a lot of reference material for your money. Well recommended to all with an interest in military history.’’

‘’As usual, book features wide array of various photos, with vehicles or personnel. All those shots will be handy for weathering and painting ideas.would be interesting for history fans too. It holds traditional quality bar for Illustrated series, so you can be sure - there is some valuable stuff printed inside. would be interesting for history fans too. It holds traditional quality bar for Illustrated series, so you can be sure - there is some valuable stuff printed inside.’’