Tiger King The story of Michael Wittmann

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‪@Militiahistoria‬ • The Tiger King: The Story of Michael Wittmann #shorts #historyfacts #militaryhistory #ww2 #tank #panzer #westernfront #dday • Michael Wittmann was a German Waffen-SS tank commander during World War II. • He is considered one of the most successful tank commanders of the war, with around 130 enemy tank kills. • Wittmann served in the 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler and later in the SS Heavy Tank Battalion 101, where he gained fame for his actions on the Eastern and Western fronts. • Wittmann began his military career in the German army in 1934, before transferring to the SS in 1936. • He quickly established himself as a skilled and daring commander, and was eventually given command of his own tank platoon. • He was known for his aggressive and audacious tactics, which often resulted in the destruction of large numbers of enemy vehicles and equipment. During the battle of Villers Bocage, Vittmann is credited with destroying 14 tanks and numerous transport vehicles. • His death in Normandy, France in August 1944 was a great loss for the German forces, and he is remembered as one of the most successful tank commanders of the war. • Image acknowledgements: Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons, Bundesrchiv. Some images have been cropped to fit 16:8 #shorts Portrait view. No other modifications have been made. • While we endeavour to get the details as accurate as we can, we may overlook an important detail. Please leave a comment if any details need correcting.

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