Clash of Steel, Prokhorovka, Kursk, 12th July 1943 by David Pentland. NRG1212 Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature

Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints

This picture depicts the closing moments of the life of Socrates

Larry Lewis DFC by Graeme Lothian

and then cut down by fire from Smith's batteries of Bengal Horse Artillery

Clash of Steel, Prokhorovka, Kursk, 12th July 1943 by David Pentland. NRG1212 Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signatureDHM1022. Clash of Steel, Prokhorovka, Kursk, 12th July 1943 by David Pentland. The battle for Prokhorovka marked the high water mark of the German southern drive for Kursk. At the apex of the thrust were the 14 tiger tanks of the 13 Heavy Tank Company, 1st SS Panzer Division Liebstandarte, led by Michael Wittman. Their advance was eventually thwarted, however, by the epic charge of the Soviet 29th Guards Tank Corps, as part of 5th Guards Tank Armys