An interesting story from my past and a build to remember it. This is a “replica” of the tank that was outside the 2/81 Armored Battalion Headquarters building when I was stationed in Germany in 1979.
The picture of the WWII “Cobra King” tank with our Battalion Commanding Officer standing in front was taken by my Army buddy while I was standing in an awards ceremony formation.
Didn’t know it at the time, but it was the first tank to enter Bastogne in relief of the American 101st Airborne Division that had been surrounded by the German army during WWII from December 16th until December 26 when the “Cobra King” tank broke through.
I tried to replicate some of the battle damage on the front of the tank. It was the first time I have attempted something like this, and I think it turned out OK. It was fun to try.
