On July 12, 1943, as the dust of Kursk settled, the Soviet Union didn’t just hold the line — they launched the counter-offensives that would change the course of World War II.
In this WW2 documentary, we dive into Operation Kutuzov and Operation Rumyantsev, the twin hammer blows that crushed German hopes in the Eastern Front. From the liberation of Orel, Belgorod, and Kharkov, to the psychological and strategic collapse of the Wehrmacht, this was the true turning point of the war in the East.
In this video, you’ll learn:
► How the Red Army launched Operation Kutuzov and liberated Orel.
► The dramatic Soviet drive south in Operation Rumyantsev, retaking Belgorod & Kharkov.
► The role of Zhukov, Konev, Vatutin, Rokossovsky, and Vasilevsky in Soviet planning.
► First-hand soldier accounts that reveal the heroism and human cost of these offensives.
► Why these victories permanently shifted momentum on the Eastern Front and marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.
This is the story of how the Soviets seized the initiative after Kursk and never looked back.
Credit to : Past Declassified
