Orel-Kursk Defensive Operation
The 'Orel-Kursk Defensive Operation' was the half of the Soviet 'Kursk Strategic Defensive Operation' to hold the 'Zitadelle' offensive of the Generaloberst Walter Model’s 9th Army on the northern face of the Kursk salient (5/11 July 1943).
Basic overview
Start date: 5 July 1943
End date: 11 July 1943
Scope: Medium
Nature: Land, Land/air battle
Status: Implemented
End date: 11 July 1943
Scope: Medium
Nature: Land, Land/air battle
Status: Implemented