Now, is this really a larger tank battle than the Battle of Kursk? My book covers only the southern part of the German attack that started on 4 July and ended 17 July. So, total tanks involved are from 3,750 to up to 6,000, with the lower figure appearing to be more correct. Sources vary on this, and I have not taken the time to sort this out (so many battles, so little time).

The German won with losses of around a 100 to 200 tanks. Only 3,000 Soviet tanks made it to the battlefield according to Glantz (see video at 16:00). This rather confused affair pitted between 750 to 1,000 German tanks against 3,500 to 5,000 Soviet tanks. This battle occurred right at the start of the German invasion of the Soviet Union and consisted of two German corps attacking five Soviet corps in what is now Ukraine. What they put forth as the largest tank battle in history is the Battle of Brody in 23-30 June 1941. Displayed across the top of my book is the phrase “Largest Tank Battle in History.” Apparently some people dispute that.

Kursk tank battle youtube