As the ground hardened after the muddy Russian Spring, the German army prepared to launch their Summer offensive, codenamed Operation Citadel. The target was Kursk, a city in the centre of a huge bulge in the front line, where several Soviet armies could be cut off and destroyed. To ensure success, new weapons were rushed to the front, including Panther tanks. These were combined with several panzer divisions, totalling an impressive 2450 tanks. Over 3600 Soviet tanks were waiting for them, setting the scene for the largest tank battle on the Eastern Front...

The Kursk: Complete World War II Starter Set includes:

• One German force
• One Soviet Force
• Complete A5 Flames Of War rulebook
• One Quick Start Guide
• Eleven Unit cards.

This starter set is the best entry point for anyone wanting to build Soviet and German tank forces on the Eastern Front.