Battle of Prokhorovka. The tragedy and glory of Soviet tank crews
On July 5, 1943, the Battle of Kursk began, which became a turning point in the Great Patriotic War. One of the most striking episodes of the Kursk operation was a fierce tank battle that took place on July 12 near the village of Prokhorovka. This clash between the mechanized units of the Red Army and selected SS tank troops of Hitler’s Germany is considered the largest tank battle in the history of wars,…
