Major European Offensives of 1943: Why the Invasion of France Wasn't One

The invasion of France (Operation Overlord) was not a major offensive in Europe in 1943; it took place in June 1944. The primary major offensive in the European theater during 1943 was the Battle of Kursk, a massive clash between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front. Other significant 1943 operations included the Allied invasion of Sicily and the Italian campaign, but the cross-channel invasion of France occurred a year later.