Kursk 1943

Paintings from Kursk 1943

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'KURSK 1943: The Southern Front'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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The Battle of Kursk - painting by Graham Turner

Kursk - Panthers in the Mud Ref: GT-K1

German Panther Ausf. D medium tanks of Panzer-Regiment 39 struggle in the mud of the Berezovyl Ravine, coming under fire from Soviet Artillery. Some tanks hit mines, while others succumbed to transmission failures and other mechanical breakdowns, creating a scene of chaos and confusion; an ignominious combat debut for the Panther.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £750.00

Kursk - Minefield Ref: GT-K2

German Pioniere from SS-Panzer-Pioniere-Bataillon 1 battle to clear a path through a minefield, barbed wire and an anti-tank ditch, while under fire from Soviet artillery and mortars, to enable German armour to continue their advance against Hill 252.2 at 0830hrs on the 11th July 1943.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £650.00

Kursk - T34 Attack Ref: GT-K3

On the morning of 12th July, SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Joachim Peiper's battalion was dug in on the reverse slope of Hill 252.2, which had been captured on the previous day. At around 0830hrs they came under attack from Soviet artillery, shortly before being overrun by a large force of fast moving T34 tanks from General-major Ivan Kirichenko's 29th Tank Corps, carrying paratroopers from the 9th Guards Airborne Division.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £750.00

Graham Turner's Original Paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, rather than through Studio 88, which is our print publishing business. Consequently, payment directly to him is preferred. If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase or to arrange to visit.

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Artist signed Osprey book, Campaign 305, Kursk 1943

Kursk 1943 Ref: CAM305
The Southern Front

by Robert Forczyk

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually
hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
The Kursk campaign was the major German offensive of 1943 and the last strategic offensive the Germans were to launch on the Eastern Front in World War II.

Mauled at Stalingrad, the German army looked to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with a huge offensive launched near the city of Kursk, 280 miles south-west of Moscow. Armed with the new Panther tank, Hitler and Field Marshal von Manstein were confident that they could inflict another crushing defeat on the Soviet Union. What they did not know is that the Soviets knew about the coming attack, and they were ready.

This book focuses on the southern front of this campaign, which featured one of the biggest clash of armour of the warin the battle of Prokhorovka which involved over a thousand tanks. It examines in detail the tactics and mistakes of the army commanders as they orchestrated one of the bloodiest battles in World War II.

Using campaign maps, stunning photographs and vivid artwork, this new study, a companion to Campaign 272 Kursk 1943: The Northern Front, examines whether that the German offensive was doomed from the start as it takes the reader through this titanic clash of armour.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published March 2017

Price: £15.99

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Detail from The Battle of Kursk - painting by Graham Turner