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The Battle of the Tanks: Kursk, 1943 by Clark, Lloyd
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GROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0802119085
ISBN-13
9780802119087
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144798896
Product Key Features
Book Title
Battle of the Tanks : Kursk 1943
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Military / World War II
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Yes
Genre
History
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Hardcover
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28.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
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6 in
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2011-278247
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23
Reviews
Praise for Crossing the Rhine The courage and resourcefulness of ordinary soldiers . . . comes through in this vivid war story." — Publishers Weekly The fighting spirit of Allied paratroopers comes through with exciting clarity." — Kirkus Reviews Valuable . . . Clark has conducted impressive research and selects quotes from it well, for insight and intensity, from both sides." — America in WWII Outstanding . . . Brings an immediacy to one of the war's legendary episodes." — Oxford Times Excellently written and researched . . . Clark depicts the tension between the British and Americans fastidiously, backing up his arguments with diligent research. His depictions of the hopes and fears of paratroopers before the battle are as eloquently rendered as his examinations of the power struggles of the Allied leaders. It is this descriptive talent which sets this book apart from other military accounts. This is an engaging account of warfare, told from an extremely detailed and strategic point of view. It is a fine addition to the many excellent tomes on WWII, written with impressive clarity and providing an interesting insight into the build-up, execution and aftermath of two of the mightiest airborne operations ever conducted." — Sunday Business Post Praise for Anzio Masterly . . . A heartbreaking, beautifully told story of wasted sacrifice." —The Washington Post Lucid . . . Elegantly written . . . Clark has succeeded in producing a fast, enjoyable narrative . . . Absolutely first class." —Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author of The Longest Winter and The Few Absorbing. . . [Clark] tells a relentlessly fascinating story." — Publishers Weekly A rich account . . . Highly readable . . . Clark does much to disprove the Italian campaign's reputation as a sideshow." — Kirkus Reviews Clark includes the accounts of American, British, and German eyewitnesses at all levels of participation, which gives an immediacy to the narrative. He is as flatly objective as he can be, especially considering the egos and the mistakes involved here on all sides. Recommended." — Library Journal, Praise for The Battle of the Tanks Mr. Clark has a reputation for both his deep knowledge of military history and his ability to make it accessible to a substantial reading audience. That reputation is well deserved. While the tank battle at Kursk is the centerpiece of his work, Clark realizes, as would any good historian, that it did not take place in a vacuum. He places the great battle in its context, relating it to the events that preceded, and those which followed. … It is in the telling of this dramatic tale that author Clark excels. … In The Battle of the Tanks, it is the men who fought there who tell the story of the great and fateful encounter."— The New York Journal of Books "His narrative is both moving in its use of testimony of ordinary soldiers and insightful in its interpretation of the generals' strategy." — The Sunday Times (UK) "A comprehensive analysis of WWII's greatest land battle and one of history's greatest armor engagements. [Clark] blends archival research, participant interviews, and professional insight in presenting the genesis, conduct, and consequences of the Battle of Kursk. Particularly effective is his integration of foxhole and tank-crew perspectives with broader discussion of the course of a headdown slugging match that decisively tipped the Eastern Front's balance in favor of a resurgent Red Army. … With this account, Clark confirms his reputation as one of Britain's outstanding scholars of operational military history."— Publishers Weekly "A leading British military historian reconsiders the events of World War II—this time, on the decisive yet less-trammeled Eastern Front. In this deeply informed overview, Clark offers an authoritative appraisal of the total war" engulfing both Germany and the Soviet Union. … Vigorous depictions of German and Soviet military leaders alternate with the words of ordinary soldiers and richly described specifications of military hardware." — Kirkus Reviews "An experienced and literate military historian gives us a stellar account of the Battle of Kursk in 1943, one of the more obscure of WWII's decisive battles... The German Panzer forces on the Eastern Front never recovered their offensive capabilities, and the author has shown why in vivid, sometimes harrowing, detail, making extensive use of Russian sources only recently made available. A major addition to the literature of the Eastern Front, the decisive land theater of WWII."— Booklist Lloyd Clark belongs to a new generation of British military historians who appeal to both scholars and general readers; he has written successful works on Anzio and the British Rhine campaign of 1944–45. This offering is no less solid: well researched and well written, it integrates frontline narratives and operational analysis... What sets this work firmly apart, however, is Clark's recognition that while Kursk was a ‘battle of the tanks,' it was above all a soldiers' battle... Men, not machines, were the deciding factor."—Dennis Showalter, WWII Magazine, Praise for The Battle of the Tanks "Mr. Clark has a reputation for both his deep knowledge of military history and his ability to make it accessible to a substantial reading audience. That reputation is well deserved. While the tank battle at Kursk is the centerpiece of his work, Clark realizes, as would any good historian, that it did not take place in a vacuum. He places the great battle in its context, relating it to the events that preceded, and those which followed. ... It is in the telling of this dramatic tale that author Clark excels. ... In The Battle of the Tanks, it is the men who fought there who tell the story of the great and fateful encounter."-- The New York Journal of Books "His narrative is both moving in its use of testimony of ordinary soldiers and insightful in its interpretation of the generals' strategy." -- The Sunday Times (UK) "A comprehensive analysis of WWII's greatest land battle and one of history's greatest armor engagements. [Clark] blends archival research, participant interviews, and professional insight in presenting the genesis, conduct, and consequences of the Battle of Kursk. Particularly effective is his integration of foxhole and tank-crew perspectives with broader discussion of the course of a headdown slugging match that decisively tipped the Eastern Front's balance in favor of a resurgent Red Army. ... With this account, Clark confirms his reputation as one of Britain's outstanding scholars of operational military history."-- Publishers Weekly "A leading British military historian reconsiders the events of World War II--this time, on the decisive yet less-trammeled Eastern Front. In this deeply informed overview, Clark offers an authoritative appraisal of the "total war" engulfing both Germany and the Soviet Union. ... Vigorous depictions of German and Soviet military leaders alternate with the words of ordinary soldiers and richly described specifications of military hardware." -- Kirkus Reviews "An experienced and literate military historian gives us a stellar account of the Battle of Kursk in 1943, one of the more obscure of WWII's decisive battles... The German Panzer forces on the Eastern Front never recovered their offensive capabilities, and the author has shown why in vivid, sometimes harrowing, detail, making extensive use of Russian sources only recently made available. A major addition to the literature of the Eastern Front, the decisive land theater of WWII."-- Booklist "Lloyd Clark belongs to a new generation of British military historians who appeal to both scholars and general readers; he has written successful works on Anzio and the British Rhine campaign of 1944-45. This offering is no less solid: well researched and well written, it integrates frontline narratives and operational analysis... What sets this work firmly apart, however, is Clark's recognition that while Kursk was a 'battle of the tanks,' it was above all a soldiers' battle... Men, not machines, were the deciding factor."--Dennis Showalter, WWII Magazine, Praise for The Battle of the Tanks "His narrative is both moving in its use of testimony of ordinary soldiers and insightful in its interpretation of the generals' strategy." — The Sunday Times "A comprehensive analysis of WWII's greatest land battle and one of history's greatest armor engagements. [Clark] blends archival research, participant interviews, and professional insight in presenting the genesis, conduct, and consequences of the Battle of Kursk. Particularly effective is his integration of foxhole and tank-crew perspectives with broader discussion of the course of a headdown slugging match that decisively tipped the Eastern Front's balance in favor of a resurgent Red Army. … With this account, Clark confirms his reputation as one of Britain's outstanding scholars of operational military history."— Publishers Weekly "A leading British military historian reconsiders the events of World War II—this time, on the decisive yet less-trammeled Eastern Front. In this deeply informed overview, Clark offers an authoritative appraisal of the total war" engulfing both Germany and the Soviet Union. … Vigorous depictions of German and Soviet military leaders alternate with the words of ordinary soldiers and richly described specifications of military hardware." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Crossing the Rhine The courage and resourcefulness of ordinary soldiers . . . comes through in this vivid war story." — Publishers Weekly The fighting spirit of Allied paratroopers comes through with exciting clarity." — Kirkus Reviews Valuable . . . Clark has conducted impressive research and selects quotes from it well, for insight and intensity, from both sides." — America in WWII Outstanding . . . Brings an immediacy to one of the war's legendary episodes." — Oxford Times Excellently written and researched . . . Clark depicts the tension between the British and Americans fastidiously, backing up his arguments with diligent research. His depictions of the hopes and fears of paratroopers before the battle are as eloquently rendered as his examinations of the power struggles of the Allied leaders. It is this descriptive talent which sets this book apart from other military accounts. This is an engaging account of warfare, told from an extremely detailed and strategic point of view. It is a fine addition to the many excellent tomes on WWII, written with impressive clarity and providing an interesting insight into the build-up, execution and aftermath of two of the mightiest airborne operations ever conducted." — Sunday Business Post Praise for Anzio Masterly . . . A heartbreaking, beautifully told story of wasted sacrifice." —The Washington Post Lucid . . . Elegantly written . . . Clark has succeeded in producing a fast, enjoyable narrative . . . Absolutely first class." —Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author of The Longest Winter and The Few Absorbing. . . [Clark] tells a relentlessly fascinating story." — Publishers Weekly A rich account . . . Highly readable . . . Clark does much to disprove the Italian campaign's reputation as a sideshow." — Kirkus Reviews Clark includes the accounts of American, British, and German eyewitnesses at all levels of participation, which gives an immediacy to the narrative. He is as flatly objective as he can be, especially considering the egos and the mistakes involved here on all sides. Recommended." — Library Journal, Praise for Crossing the Rhine : The courage and resourcefulness of ordinary soldiers . . . comes through in this vivid war story." — Publishers Weekly The fighting spirit of Allied paratroopers comes through with exciting clarity." — Kirkus Reviews Valuable . . . Clark has conducted impressive research and selects quotes from it well, for insight and intensity, from both sides." — America in WWII Outstanding . . . Brings an immediacy to one of the war's legendary episodes." — Oxford Times Excellently written and researched . . . Clark depicts the tension between the British and Americans fastidiously, backing up his arguments with diligent research. His depictions of the hopes and fears of paratroopers before the battle are as eloquently rendered as his examinations of the power struggles of the Allied leaders. It is this descriptive talent which sets this book apart from other military accounts. This is an engaging account of warfare, told from an extremely detailed and strategic point of view. It is a fine addition to the many excellent tomes on WWII, written with impressive clarity and providing an interesting insight into the build-up, execution and aftermath of two of the mightiest airborne operations ever conducted." — Sunday Business Post Praise for Anzio : Masterly . . . A heartbreaking, beautifully told story of wasted sacrifice." —The Washington Post Lucid . . . Elegantly written . . . Clark has succeeded in producing a fast, enjoyable narrative . . . Absolutely first class." —Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author of The Longest Winter and The Few Absorbing. . . [Clark] tells a relentlessly fascinating story." — Publishers Weekly A rich account . . . Highly readable . . . Clark does much to disprove the Italian campaign's reputation as a sideshow." — Kirkus Reviews Clark includes the accounts of American, British, and German eyewitnesses at all levels of participation, which gives an immediacy to the narrative. He is as flatly objective as he can be, especially considering the egos and the mistakes involved here on all sides. Recommended." — Library Journal, Praise for The Battle of the Tanks A comprehensive analysis of WWII's greatest land battle and one of history's greatest armor engagements. [Clark] blends archival research, participant interviews, and professional insight in presenting the genesis, conduct, and consequences of the Battle of Kursk. Particularly effective is his integration of foxhole and tank-crew perspectives with broader discussion of the course of a headdown slugging match that decisively tipped the Eastern Front's balance in favor of a resurgent Red Army. … With this account, Clark confirms his reputation as one of Britain's outstanding scholars of operational military history."— Publishers Weekly Praise for Crossing the Rhine The courage and resourcefulness of ordinary soldiers . . . comes through in this vivid war story." — Publishers Weekly The fighting spirit of Allied paratroopers comes through with exciting clarity." — Kirkus Reviews Valuable . . . Clark has conducted impressive research and selects quotes from it well, for insight and intensity, from both sides." — America in WWII Outstanding . . . Brings an immediacy to one of the war's legendary episodes." — Oxford Times Excellently written and researched . . . Clark depicts the tension between the British and Americans fastidiously, backing up his arguments with diligent research. His depictions of the hopes and fears of paratroopers before the battle are as eloquently rendered as his examinations of the power struggles of the Allied leaders. It is this descriptive talent which sets this book apart from other military accounts. This is an engaging account of warfare, told from an extremely detailed and strategic point of view. It is a fine addition to the many excellent tomes on WWII, written with impressive clarity and providing an interesting insight into the build-up, execution and aftermath of two of the mightiest airborne operations ever conducted." — Sunday Business Post Praise for Anzio Masterly . . . A heartbreaking, beautifully told story of wasted sacrifice." —The Washington Post Lucid . . . Elegantly written . . . Clark has succeeded in producing a fast, enjoyable narrative . . . Absolutely first class." —Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author of The Longest Winter and The Few Absorbing. . . [Clark] tells a relentlessly fascinating story." — Publishers Weekly A rich account . . . Highly readable . . . Clark does much to disprove the Italian campaign's reputation as a sideshow." — Kirkus Reviews Clark includes the accounts of American, British, and German eyewitnesses at all levels of participation, which gives an immediacy to the narrative. He is as flatly objective as he can be, especially considering the egos and the mistakes involved here on all sides. Recommended." — Library Journal
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Synopsis
On July 5, 1943, the greatest land battle in history began when Nazi and Red Army forces clashed near the town of Kursk, on the western border of the Soviet Union. Code named Operation Citadel," the German offensive would cut through the bulge in the eastern front that had been created following Germany's retreat at the battle of Stalingrad. But the Soviets, well-informed about Germany's plans through their network of spies, had months to prepare. Two million men supported by 6,000 tanks, 35,000 guns, and 5,000 aircraft convened in Kursk for an epic confrontation that was one of the most important military engagements in history, the epitome of total war." It was also one of the most bloody, and despite suffering seven times more casualties, the Soviets won a decisive victory that became a turning point in the war. With unprecedented access to the journals and testimonials of the officers, soldiers, political leaders, and citizens who lived through it, The Battle of the Tanks is the definitive account of an epic showdown that changed the course of history., On July 5, 1943, the greatest land battle in history began when Nazi and Red Army forces clashed near the town of Kursk, on the western border of the Soviet Union. Code named "Operation Citadel," the German offensive would cut through the bulge in the eastern front that had been created following Germany's retreat at the battle of Stalingrad. But the Soviets, well-informed about Germany's plans through their network of spies, had months to prepare. Two million men supported by 6,000 tanks, 35,000 guns, and 5,000 aircraft convened in Kursk for an epic confrontation that was one of the most important military engagements in history, the epitome of "total war." It was also one of the most bloody, and despite suffering seven times more casualties, the Soviets won a decisive victory that became a turning point in the war. With unprecedented access to the journals and testimonials of the officers, soldiers, political leaders, and citizens who lived through it, The Battle of the Tanks is the definitive account of an epic showdown that changed the course of history.
LC Classification Number
D764.3.K8C55 2011
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