Hitler's Delays of Operation Citadel By Phalanx999 Mar 13, 1943 Manstein creates Citadel Hitler ordered forces ready before April 15th. Apr 15, 1943 First Delay Hitler orders forces ready for April 15th. May 13, 1943 Hitler delays futher Hitler postpones again. Jun 15, 1943 Another Delay Postponed until July. Jul 3, 1943 Final Delay Delayed 2 more days. Jul 5, 1943 Battle of Kursk Begins Operation Citadel finally commences.
