MICHAEL WITTMANN. THE MOST EFFECTIVE TANK COMMANDER OF WORLD WAR II. VOLUME 2

Discover the fascinating story of Michael Wittmann, a legendary figure about whom hundreds of articles and books have been written. Patrick Agte in his work tries to explain the phenomenon of this extraordinary commander, while presenting other heroes of the famous Tiger company of the elite unit of the Lieberstandarte SS Adolf Hitler Division and their incredible feats. The second volume is devoted to the battles in Normandy, including the description of Wittmann's lone tank charge on an countless column of Allied tanks, which became the inspiration for popular war games.

• Detailed description of the battles in Normandy
• History of the elite unit of the Lieberstandarte SS Adolf Hitler Division
• Biography of Michael Wittmann, the most effective tank commander of World War II
• Description of the Battle of Kursk and the battles for Kharkov
• Account of the battles to break out of the cauldron under Cherkassy
• Information about the destruction of 117 Russian tanks, including the famous T-34
• Analysis of Wittmann's successes on the Western Front

Michael Wittmann (1914-1944) is a figure who has forever entered the history of warfare. His courage, tactical skills and effectiveness in combat made him a legend. On the Eastern Front, he took part in the largest tank battle in history - the Battle of Kursk, as well as in the Battle of Kharkov and in the battles to break out of the cauldron under Cherkassy. He destroyed 117 Russian tanks, including a significant number of the famous T-34.

In the West, he fought in Normandy, achieving further successes. He met his death in the fields of Normandy inside his tank. Patrick Agte's book is a must-read for all lovers of World War II history, especially for those who are interested in the fate of armored units and outstanding commanders. This publication allows you to better understand the realities of war and learn about the behind-the-scenes of military operations.

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Technical data: Pages: 376, Format: 215x160 mm, Year of publication: 2023, Binding: paperback, Publisher: Historia PL, Number of pages: 376, Binding: paperback, Format: 215x160 mm. The book is ideal for lovers of history and military affairs.