III. Pz. Korps at Kursk

The Battle of Kursk was one of the greatest confrontations of the Eastern Front of World War II. It remains the largest armoured engagement of all time, and included the most costly single day of aerial conflict in history. This was large scale warfare: the manpower used and area covered in the battle were on a scale previously unknown. And, it was a decisive Soviet victory. For the first time in the war, a major German offensive had been stopped prior to achieving a breakthrough. The Germans, despite using superior armour, simply could not break through the Red Army defences...This book traces the course of the Battle of Kursk and the involvement of the German Panzer units through first hand records. It features many previously unpublished wartime photographs, plus: interviews with veterans of the battle and colour profiles of the AFVs.

Packed with full color images and a large amount of previously unpublished material, it is custom designed to appeal to modelers, AFV enthusiasts, and readers interested in Second World War technical history.

The book traces the battle of Kursk and the involvement of the German Panzer Units, through first hand records. Many hitherto unpublished photos, plus recently discovered memoirs from veterans combined with color profiles of AFVs, contribute to make this book a real reference bible for the enthusiast.

Didier Lodieu is a dedicated specialist on the German Army of World War II. In more than thirty years of research. he has learned how to find the most interesting photos and historical sources.

Didier Lodieu
Hardcover large format 128 pages, Full colour

III. Pz. Korps at Kursk