Michael Wittmann

ModernGeneralGermany1914 — 1944

Legendary tank ace, killed at Villers-Bocage.

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Quick Facts

Born

1914

Died

1944

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score58.1

Michael Wittmann — Complete Timeline

1944 AD

Battle of Villers-BocageWar◆ Major

Wittmann, commanding a Tiger tank, ambushed a British armored column near Villers-Bocage, France, on June 13, 1944. He destroyed over 20 tanks and vehicles in a single engagement, temporarily halting the British advance.

Normandy CampaignTank AceAmbush

Death in ActionWar◆ Major

Wittmann was killed in action on August 8, 1944, near Saint-Aignan-de-Cramesnil, France, when his Tiger tank was destroyed by British anti-tank fire. His death marked the end of his career as one of the most famous German tank commanders.

DeathNormandyTank Battle

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