My son has just asked me a question about Wittmann’s rank at his death. One book says SS-Untersturmfuhrer, another says SS-Obersturmfuhrer, I think it was SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer. Would somebody please help me and my future model builder with this question.
His rank was SS-Obersturmfuhrer when awarded the Oak leaves with Swords to his Knight’s Cross in June 13, '44. Killed August 8, '44 in borrowed Tiger #007.
I believe by Typhoon rocket, others believe by Firefly. Either way, same result.
Did he borrow 007 from Unterscharfuhrer von Bond? [:p]
Just kidding. It’s interesting that so many decal sets give you 007 for Wittmann when he fought what is arguably the most famous tank engagement of the war, at Villers Bocage, in 205. I guess you could always say that it’s Westernhagen’s tank, otherwise it’s just Wittmann’s hearse.