KUR001
First Legion
The Battle of Kursk, fought from July 5 to August 23, 1943, was a pivotal engagement during World War II and marked the largest tank battle in history.
Located in the Kursk salient in western Russia, it involved massive confrontations between the Soviet Red Army and Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht. The battle began with a German offensive, Operation Citadel, aimed at encircling and destroying Soviet forces. However, the Soviets, forewarned and heavily fortified, repelled the attack with a robust defense and counterattacks. The battle saw the largest concentration of tanks, with thousands on each side, and was marked by fierce combat and extensive use of artillery and aircraft. The Soviet victory at Kursk not only thwarted the German strategic ambitions but also marked the beginning of a sustained Soviet offensive that would eventually push the Axis forces back towards Berlin.
The model is made from a mixed media (resin, metal, plastic, brass, photo etch, etc...) and has the following features:
- Opening & Closing Commanders Hatch
- Fully Rotating Turret
- Gun Barrel Raises and Lowers
- Antenna Raises/Lowered
- Optional AAMG Display (NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EXTRA/OPTIONAL PART WE ARE INCLUDING THAT WE WILL NOT SUPPORT)
- Full Hull and Turret Steel Shurtzen Skirts that are fully configurable - use some or all, your choice!
- Extremely realistic weathering