t/34/76 Russian Tank Model Kit 1/35

In "Operation Citadel," the T-34/76 Tank 1943 Model played a pivotal role in the intense tank-to-tank battles against formidable German tanks like the Panther and Tiger. Particularly in the Prokhorovka area, T-34 tanks from the 181st Guard Tank Brigade of the Russian Fifth Tank Army clashed fiercely with Tiger tanks of the elite German SS Tank Divisions "Adolf Hitler" and "Das Reich." This confrontation marked the largest-scale tank battle of WWII.

If the earlier T-34 tank of the 1942 model earned the nickname "Stalingrad," symbolizing its critical role in that historic battle, the improved 1943 model rightfully claimed the name "Kursk." This designation underscores its enhanced capabilities and significant impact during the Battle of Kursk, solidifying its reputation as a formidable opponent on the Eastern Front.