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[[File: Kursk 1.jpg|thumbnail|300px|left|German troops fighting at Kursk in 1943]]The Battle of Kursk took place in July 1943 and was one of the largest and most important battles fought on the Eastern Front during World War II. Kursk was the largest tank battle in history and it was the last attempt by the German army to slow down the Soviet MlitaryMilitary. Kursk was the last throw of the dice for Germany on the Eastern Front. The failure of the German offensive at Kursk dealt a severe blow to the Nazi army. After the battle, Germany adopted a defensive posture on the Eastern Front. Why did Germany fail to achieve their objectives at the Battle of Kursk?