Big Set: Kharkov in 1943 Miniart-36067

The Third Battle of Kharkov, fought between February and March 1943, was a key engagement on the Eastern Front of World War II. Following the Soviet success at Stalingrad, the Red Army advanced westward, taking Kharkov. However, the German counteroffensive led by Erich von Manstein managed to recapture the city, inflicting heavy losses on the Soviets. This victory allowed Germany to temporarily stabilize the front in the east.