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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 Armoured Division during the Battle of Villers-Bocage on 13 June 1944.
Michael Wittmann’s 139 Kills as a Panzer Ace. Thanks to the skilled machine of Nazi Propaganda Minister Josef Goebbels, Michael Wittmann was a national hero in wartime Germany. He was born just before the start of World War I, on April 22, 1914, the son of a farmer.
- First Years of Action. Even though Wittmann showed enthusiasm and ambition to be a tank driver, due to his rank and inexperience (and despite his talent), he was attached to a recon unit within the 1st SS-Panzer Division.
- The Eastern Front – The Path to Glory. After a successful campaign in the Balkans, where Wittmann proved his value driving a Stug III (especially in Greece), his division was transferred to assist the German troops on the Eastern Front.
- A Genius Gunner. Michael Wittmann wasn’t the only one contributing to the success and superiority of German armor ― he was always surrounded by a hand-picked top notch crew.
- Meanwhile, back on the Eastern Front… As the Soviet counter-attacks started to push out the Germans out of Russia, the only one who seemed not to be affected by this turn of events was Michael Wittmann.
Dec 1, 2018 · Discover the story of how Germany's greatest tank ace, Michael Wittmann, met his end at the hands of a British Sherman Firefly during the Normandy breakout in August 1944.
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Sep 16, 2021 · Hitler's Secret Weapon: Michael Wittmann WWII Tank Ace | Greatest Tank Battles | Timeline. Wittmann participated in many of the greatest tank battles of all time. He was a notorious figure,...
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- Timeline - World History Documentaries
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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Michael Wittmann was a German military officer who served as a German Waffen-SS tank commander during the Second World War. He gained recognition for his surprise attack against elements of the British 7th Armoured Division, during the Battle of Villers-Bocage on June 13, 1944.
