Posted on Jul 12, 2019

Kursk - The battle of Prokhorovka through the eyes of Panzer Ace Rudolf von Ribbentrop

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On July 12, 1943, during World War II, the Battle of Prokhorovka took place. It was one of the largest ever tank battles. Here is a short film about von Ribbentrop's son who fought there as an Obersturmbannführer (LTC).

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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I don't think we will see anything at this level again.

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SFC Melvin Brandenburg

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That was a brutal time for everyone

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Astonishing video and the narrative is great.

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Kursk - The battle of Prokhorovka through the eyes of Panzer Ace Rudolf von Ribbentrop

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