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Maps of World War II 1939-1945

Soviet Counteroffensive South of Kursk
August 3-23, 1943

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The critical situation of Soviet forces in the south delayed the launch of the counteroffensive. Resistance proved greater than around Orel and German counterattacks slowed the progress. Red Army forces recaptured Kharkov for the last time.

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