you know whats odd? The thing that Michael Wittmann hate the most is the anti-tank gun, describing them as Lurking in their tails and so hard to spot compared to Tanks It was on the farm where the Michael was to develop the skills which were to assist him greatly in his later life – the concept of applying hard work and effort to the task in hand, the importance of teamwork, and, particularly from his father, a solid knowledge of the various types of tools and machinery used on the farm. In addition, Michael’s hunting instinct – which was also to serve him well in his later career – was honed to perfection by his early introduction to game hunting, a task which at first presented something of a barrier to the young Michael as a result of his deep love of animals and nature in general. Nevertheless, such skills were essential in order to guarantee the family meal being on the table, particularly during the lean times of financial austerity that had been experienced by many Germans during the 1920s and early 1930s. While other tank commander go in a hunting pack, Wittmann prefer Solo hunting. Wittmann is most famous for his solo-ambush attack of elements of the British 7th Armoured Division, during the Battle of Villers-Bocage on 13 June 1944. While in command of a single Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger he destroyed up to 14 tanks and 15 personnel carriers along with 2 anti-tank guns within the space of 15 minutes. Balthasar Woll, AKA Bobby, Wittmanns closest friend, usually shoots a target without Wittmanns designation, Wittmann actually put this,a s there wa slittle conversation done, annd most of the time he acquired a split second aim in the matter of life and death. Also, Balthasar Woll has the rare ability to fire his gun when the tank was driving (remember that at this time the guns were not stabilized). Also, when Wittmann married his childhood love Hildegard, Bobby was his best man at his wedding. Bobby usually preset his tiger sight to 800m range (average tiger engagement range) He uses mainly his intuitive skills and vast experience in hitting the target, ether lower or higher than the point of aims. by that, He was the best german tank gunner that germany can offer at that time. Woll and Wittmann proved that a tank crew that works together achieve great feats. Wittmann worked with Woll to strengthen his tank skills. After destroying a tank on the Russian front, the Russian crew jumped out of their tank with flames on them. Wittmann, Woll and crew jumped out of their tank and saved them. Sepp Dietrich, commander 1st SS Panzer Division, asked Wittman on how he can award him for his feats on the Russian front. Wittmann replied. take care of these injured russian tankers. Dietrich replied okay. Also, Wittmann did not want his Iron Cross with Swords unless Woll received one. Also he wanted his crew to receive smaller awards. Woll became one of the only few NCOs in the war to receive the Iron Cross with swords. Wittmann was a brilliant lone hunter, and coupled that to Bobbys quick reaction and keen eyes, they were the feared duos. Too bad when Wittmann participated his last sortie, Bobby was severly wounded. And Witmann Met his death alongside his crew together in St. Aignan De-Cramesnil in August 8th 1944
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:25:27 +0000
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