
The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Walter Model at Vossenack War Cemetery – Hürtgenwald, Germany
Field Marshal Walter Model was a German military commander known for his defensive warfare tactics and loyalty to …
The Battle of Kursk, fought between July 5 and August 23, 1943, was the largest tank battle in history and a decisive turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II. German forces, led by Field Marshal Manstein, launched Operation Citadel to encircle Soviet defenses. However, the Soviets, anticipating the attack, fortified their positions. The resulting Soviet victory weakened German forces and halted their eastward expansion, shifting the momentum in favor of the Allies.