While the battle is generally considered a tactical success for the German side due to the high numbers of Soviet tanks destroyed, ultimately there was no German breakthrough at Prokhorovka, and with the end of Operation Citadel the strategic initiative permanently swung over to the Red Army.
The battle is generally considered a tactical success for the German side due to the high numbers of Soviet tanks destroyed. Ultimately there was no German breakthrough at Prokhorovka. The strategic initiative permanently swung over to the Red Army. This was with the end of Operation Citadel.