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Сражение под курском. курская дуга

Answer 1

Одно из ключевых сражений Великой Отечественной войны длилось 49 дней. Курская битва, или как ее еще называют — Битва на Курской дуге, включала в себя три операции — Курскую стратегическую оборонительную операцию, Орловскую и Белгородско-Харьковскую.

Германское наступление началось рано утром 5 июля 1943 г. Главный удар на северном фасе (выступе) Курской дуги был нанесен в направлении Ольховатки. Спустя несколько дней неудач немецкое командование концентрирует усилия на Прохоровском направлении. 12 июля в районе Прохоровки произошёл крупнейший в истории танковый бой. С немецкой стороны в сражении принимали участие около 700 танков и штурмовых орудий. С советской стороны в сражении участвовала 5-я танковая армия, насчитывавшая около 800 танков. 
3 августа на южном фасе началось контрнаступление Воронежского и Степного фронтов. Через два дня активных боевых действий был освобождён Белгород. 11 августа советские войска перерезали железную дорогу Харьков-Полтава, а 23 августа овладели Харьковом.

Победа на Курской дуге ознаменовала переход стратегической инициативы к Красной Армии, а германское командование утратило возможность проводить стратегические наступательные операции.

Answer 2

Battle of Kursk and the Kursk Salient

The Battle of Kursk was a major World War II battle fought between German and Soviet forces in the summer of 1943. It took place near the city of Kursk, located in present-day Russia. The battle is known for being one of the largest tank battles in history and a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.

The Kursk Salient: The battle took place in the Kursk Salient, a bulge in the front line that had been created by the German advance in the previous year. The Soviet Union recognized the strategic importance of the Kursk Salient and had heavily fortified the area in preparation for a German offensive.

German Offensive: The German offensive, codenamed Operation Citadel, aimed to eliminate the Kursk Salient and regain the initiative on the Eastern Front. The operation was launched on July 5, 1943, with a massive assault by German armored and infantry forces.

Soviet Defense: The Soviet Union was well aware of the German plans and had prepared an extensive defensive system in the Kursk Salient. Soviet forces, under the command of Marshal Georgy Zhukov, deployed a large number of troops, tanks, and artillery to defend against the German attack.

Battle of Prokhorovka: One of the most significant engagements during the Battle of Kursk was the Battle of Prokhorovka, which took place on July 12, 1943. It was a major tank battle between German and Soviet armored forces. The battle resulted in heavy losses for both sides, but the Soviet Union managed to repel the German offensive and halt their advance.

Soviet Counteroffensive: Following the failed German offensive, the Soviet Union launched a massive counteroffensive on July 12, 1943. The counteroffensive, codenamed Operation Kutuzov, aimed to push the German forces back and regain lost territory. The Soviet forces were successful in their objectives and managed to inflict heavy casualties on the German army.

Outcome and Significance: The Battle of Kursk marked a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. The Soviet Union's successful defense and subsequent counteroffensive demonstrated the resilience and strength of the Red Army. The battle also depleted the German army's resources and manpower, making it increasingly difficult for them to launch large-scale offensives in the future.

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