The Battle of Kursk, between the USSR and Germany in 1943, changed the course of modern history. It was a battle of attrition between the two powers, forcing tens of thousands of tanks and artillery pieces, millions of soldiers to slog it out on the plains of Ukraine. The winner would win the battle of the East and go on to win the Battle of Europe. We look at the importance of this battle, and the manner in which it was fought. We also look at the experience of the average soldier and discuss why it has not featured in the consciousness of average "Westerners".

DELIVERY MODE

• Hybrid (F2F & Online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

• A background to this battle in the context of WW2
• The strategy for the battle from both sides
• The battle itself
• The outcome and consequences of the battle

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to

1. Understand the reasons for the battle at this stage in the war
2. Become familiar with the techniques and strategies of both sides
3. Trace the development of the battle to its final outcome
4. See the consequences of this battle and its effect on the course of the war