The Battle of Kursk was a significant World War II conflict fought between July 5 and August 23, 1943. It took place in the Kursk salient, a bulge in the Soviet front line. This battle is notable for being one of the largest tank battles in history, involving massive forces from both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. The Germans aimed to encircle and destroy Soviet forces, but the Soviets had prepared extensive defenses. The battle ended in a decisive Soviet victory, marking a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. Following the battle, the Soviet Red Army launched a series of successful offensives, pushing German forces westward. The outcome of the Battle of Kursk significantly weakened the German military's ability to conduct offensive operations.