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DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning at the Marxist Library\n\nBattle of Kursk\nLargest Battle of 
 WWII\n\nThis will be the third and the last in the series of videos 
 screened at NPML with a Marxist analysis provided by John Murcko & Raj 
 Sahai.\n\nThe Battle of Kursk was the largest battle of World War II. It 
 resulted in the decisive victory of the Soviet Army and the Soviet 
 productive forces developed under socialist construction launched in 1928 
 collectivization of agriculture and in 1929 industrialization drive to 
 modernize USSR economy. \n\n “Do you want our socialist fatherland to be 
 beaten and to lose its independence?” Stalin asked in a famous February, 
 1931 speech. “If you do not want this you must put an end to its (USSR's) 
 backwardness in the shortest possible time and develop genuine bolshevik 
 tempo in building up the socialist system of the economy […] We are fifty 
 or a hundred years behind the advanced countries. We must make good this 
 difference in ten years. Either we do it, or we shall be 
 crushed”.\n\nGermany attacked on June 22, 1941 with a highly mechanized 
 army consisting of 3.5 million men, confirming Stalin's foresight and 
 estimate of the time frame almost precisely.  \nThe battle of Kursk 
 involved over two million soldiers, 6,000 tanks and 4,000 airplanes  The 
 offensive of Kursk launched by Germany on July 4,1943; was stopped in 9 
 days and the Soviet counter offense drove the Germans back to the starting 
 point. Kursk battle saw the destruction of the best Panzer divisions and 
 gave the initiative in the war to the Soviets.\nDiscussion and Q.A. session 
 to follow the presentation.\n\nSunday, April 12, 2015 - 10:30 am to 12:30 
 pm\n6501 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland (just North of Alcatraz Ave.)\n\nSeating 
 is limited, so plan to come early. We start promptly.\nFREE - but hat will 
 be passed for donations to NPML\n\nAbout Sunday Morning at the Marxist 
 Library\nA weekly discussion series inspired by our respect for the work of 
 Karl Marx and our belief that his work will remain as important for the 
 class struggles of the future as they have been for the past. \n\nFor info 
 or to subscribe to our weekly announcements, \nCall Gene Ruyle at 
 510-428-1578 or email: cuyleruyle@mac.com\nFor our full schedule, go to 
 icssmarx.org \n\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/04/08/18770907.php
SUMMARY:Battle of Kursk: Largest Battle of WWII
LOCATION:NPML\n6501 telegraph Avenue\nOakland, CA  94609
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/04/08/18770907.php
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