The only book covering the actions Das Reich, Wiking and Totenkopf divisions around the Ukrainian city of Kharkov, August 1943. After the turmoil of Hitler's failed offensive at Kursk, the Soviet forces pressed their advantage that summer, seeking to expel the German Army from their territories. This books relies on archival material, scarce books written by officers who fought in this battle, as well as eyewitness accounts to put together a compelling account of this short but ferocious action.