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Michael Wittman

Summary: Michael Wittman, during World War II, was the SS Obersturmfuehrer in command of the German 501st SS Heavy Tank Battalion, one of the most succesful tank commanders in the hstory of warfare. He is famous for his June 13, 1944 ambush, of elements of the British 7th Armoured Division, at Villers Bocage, France. Killed in action on August 8, 1944 ...

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Michael Wittman

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Michael Wittman, during World War II, was the SS Obersturmfuehrer in command of the German 501st SS Heavy Tank Battalion, one of the most succesful tank commanders in the hstory of warfare. He is famous for his June 13, 1944 ambush, of elements of the British 7th Armoured Division, at Villers Bocage, France.

Killed in action on August 8, 1944 during a skirmish with 2nd Polish Armoured Regiment of gen Maczek's 1st Polish Armoured Division near the town of Cintheaux.

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