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The Battle of Kursk

Jul 11, 2023
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ANECDOTE

James Holland's Theatre Rehearsal Experience

  • James Holland describes doing multiple technical rehearsals full of waiting for lighting cues before a play's performance.
  • The experience was intense but rewarding, culminating in a sold-out show with a positive audience reaction.
INSIGHT

Kursk's Massive Scale and Stalemate

  • The Battle of Kursk was enormous, involving millions across a 100 km by 100 km salient.
  • It featured massive artillery and armor forces but resulted in limited German territorial gains.
INSIGHT

Red Army's Growth and Professionalism

  • The Red Army had grown to 6 million men by March 1943 despite massive earlier losses.
  • Soviet forces were professionalizing and changing uniform styles as part of becoming a modern force.
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