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Michael Wittmann (22 April 1914 – 8 August 1944) was a German Waffen-SS tank commander during the Second World War. He is known for his ambush of elements of the British 7th Armored Division during the Battle of Villers-Bocage on 13 June 1944.
During the late morning of August 8, 1944, the day famed tank commander Michael Wittmann would meet his end in combat, German SS-Oberführer (Colonel) Kurt “Panzer” Meyer sat in his staff car as his driver made his way toward the town of Cintheaux, France, near the front lines.
Learn about the life and achievements of Michael Wittmann, the most famous tank commander of World War II. He fought in Poland, France, Greece, and Russia, and single-handedly stopped the Allied advance on Caen in Normandy.
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Jun 13, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Michael Wittmann, the most successful tank commander of the Second World War. Discover how he earned his nickname, the Black Baron, and how he fought against the Soviets and the Allies.
