In the early summer of 1942, following the German defeat at Stalingrad and the inconclusive battle at Kharkov, Hitler sought a decisive battle that would turn the struggle on the Eastern Front in the Germans' favor.
Detailed fact boxes profile the politicians and generals who most influenced the campaign and the key aircraft and armored fighting vehicles employed in the battle.~'Whenever I think of this attack, my stomach turns over.' ~Adolf Hitler, speaking of Operation Citadel to General Guderian. Includes numerous first~hand accounts of combat from participants on both sides. Colorful maps show the areas of operation, the forces involved, and the defensive an offensive actions that shaped the outcome of the battle. Illustrated with over 120 dramatic photographs and artworks that record the elite II SS Panzer Corps' failure to overwhelm the soldiers of the Soviet Fifth Guards Tank Army during the vital phase of the battle for Kursk. photos & illustrations throughout, some color, some full page. full color maps throughout, including 1 four panel double foldout map. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. not worn or torn or price clipped (no price listed). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. large ("coffee table" book), international or priority shipping will cost extra. Glossy full color photo illustrated (cover of book and cover of dustwrapper are identical in appearance) hardcover 4to ~ 4ยบ (quarto ~ 9"x11").