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Hitler's Delays of Operation Citadel

By Phalanx999

  • Manstein creates Citadel

    Manstein creates Citadel
    Hitler ordered forces ready before April 15th.

  • First Delay

    First Delay
    Hitler orders forces ready for April 15th.

  • Hitler delays futher

    Hitler delays futher
    Hitler postpones again.

  • Another Delay

    Another Delay
    Postponed until July.

  • Final Delay

    Final Delay
    Delayed 2 more days.

  • Battle of Kursk Begins

    Battle of Kursk Begins
    Operation Citadel finally commences.