Chronology of World War II
German attack on Kursk continues in south
Wednesday, July 14, 1943 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... Forces of German Army Group South continue to make local attacks on the southern neck of the Kursk salient. Meanwhile, to the north of the salient, both Soviet pincers make good progress toward Orel.

In Sicily... The main British and American forces continue to advance evenly along the entire front. American units capture Biscani airfield and Niscemi. British units capture Vizzini.


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