Battle of Kursk in DIORAMAS

Battle of Kursk in DIORAMAS (English, Spanish)
   Limited Edition  

• Authors: Bernhard Lustig, Michael Wolff, Kreangkrai Paojinda, Masaya Yamashiro, Fabio Mosca, Daniele Guglielmi, and Mario Pieri
• Publisher: Mig Jimenez S.L.
• Subject: The Battle of Kursk
• Languages: Multilingual (English, Spanish)
• Format and Description: Softcover, 140 pages featuring high-quality color photos and a map, as well as period photographs in the historical introduction.

The Battle of Kursk, which took place between July 5 and August 23, 1943, was one of the largest engagements of the Second World War and a turning point on the Eastern Front. The objective of this operation—known on the German side as "Operation Citadel"—was to crush the Soviet salient at Kursk via a pincer movement and thereby secure a strategic advantage in the East.

The Battle of Kursk ended in a decisive Soviet victory. Germany suffered massive losses in personnel and armored vehicles, weakening its offensive capabilities on the Eastern Front. At the same time, the Soviet Union solidified its strategic superiority and seized the initiative in the East, launching a series of offensives that would ultimately lead to the liberation of Eastern Europe.

In summary, Kursk represented a tactical milestone—not only due to the scale of the fighting and the massive deployment of armored vehicles—but also marked a decisive turning point: the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany's war effort on the Eastern Front.

If you wish to delve deeper into the history of "Operation Citadel," be sure to check out the book *The Battle of KURSK*, available in English and Spanish. It combines a comprehensive, detailed historical account with 120 historical photographs from the military archives of both sides, as well as over 70 color profile views of the vehicles and armored units deployed by both armies. Discover every detail of the battle through reliable, verified data from official German contemporary documents held in the Federal Archives. An indispensable reference work for World War II enthusiasts.

The book also presents snapshots of this momentous history through dioramas created by an exceptional team of modelers. These transport the viewer directly into the drama of the battle, showcasing models such as the Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe, Ferdinand, Tiger I, Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. M, StuG III, T-34/76, SU-122, and KV-1. Furthermore, the book teaches techniques for constructing buildings, trenches, a bridge, and water features, as well as for painting figures and accessories.