Hitler's Elite Tank Units: The Waffen-SS Greatest Tank Battles Timeline
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Date: 2022-07-19
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Magnus
You can also tell a story that way, I don't doubt the truth of what's being told here. But to be honest, the battles shown here are not the reason for the failure of the Ardennes offensive. What is not told here at all is the fact that after the first one days of the offensive the weather cleared. No more low clouds and fog. allowing the Allies to strike with the full power of their air force. During the day, the Germans could no longer conduct troop movements! Anything that left the protective forest or cover fell victim to the fighter-bombers. They could only move under the cover of night, and despite everything, most of them fell victim to air raids. (LIENNE-Bach
at NEUFMOULIN, STOUMONT
and LA GLEIZE) was in the afternoon
the failure of the advance
to the MAAS, the smashing of the
Kampfgruppe Peiper and the breakout
walking out of a cauldron at
treated on Christmas Eve 1944. the
The reasons for this development were
following: The cut through, strong
indented and wooded terrain
did not allow the fighting power of
Panzer Group in mobile combat
bring to full effect.
Failed to unlock the case
STAVELOT to pierce and
Reinforcements or supplies
to the more and more enclosed
to advance Panzer Group. Included
didn't succeed either, that in the
March sequence incorporated further backwards
supply bridge device.
Due to the change in weather
until 12/18/44 the allies added
fighter-bombers due to lack of fuel
more or less immobile
deployed combat vehicles
increasing losses
to. Against incoming reinforcements
of the Allies - 82. USFschJg
Div and 30 US Inf Div as well
a Combat Command one
Panzer Division - were the armored ones
Associations Peipers hopeless
inferior. Leaving behind the
all vehicle equipment and
of heavy weapons, partly by
Demolition squads destroyed, succeeded
about 800 soldiers on Christmas night
the breakout from
Boiler LA GLEIZE.
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You can also tell a story that way, I don't doubt the truth of what's being told here. But to be honest, the battles shown here are not the reason for the failure of the Ardennes offensive. What is not told here at all is the fact that after the first one days of the offensive the weather cleared. No more low clouds and fog. allowing the Allies to strike with the full power of their air force. During the day, the Germans could no longer conduct troop movements! Anything that left the protective forest or cover fell victim to the fighter-bombers. They could only move under the cover of night, and despite everything, most of them fell victim to air raids. (LIENNE-Bach
at NEUFMOULIN, STOUMONT
and LA GLEIZE) was in the afternoon
the failure of the advance
to the MAAS, the smashing of the
Kampfgruppe Peiper and the breakout
walking out of a cauldron at
treated on Christmas Eve 1944. the
The reasons for this development were
following: The cut through, strong
indented and wooded terrain
did not allow the fighting power of
Panzer Group in mobile combat
bring to full effect.
Failed to unlock the case
STAVELOT to pierce and
Reinforcements or supplies
to the more and more enclosed
to advance Panzer Group. Included
didn't succeed either, that in the
March sequence incorporated further backwards
supply bridge device.
Due to the change in weather
until 12/18/44 the allies added
fighter-bombers due to lack of fuel
more or less immobile
deployed combat vehicles
increasing losses
to. Against incoming reinforcements
of the Allies - 82. USFschJg
Div and 30 US Inf Div as well
a Combat Command one
Panzer Division - were the armored ones
Associations Peipers hopeless
inferior. Leaving behind the
all vehicle equipment and
of heavy weapons, partly by
Demolition squads destroyed, succeeded
about 800 soldiers on Christmas night
the breakout from
Boiler LA GLEIZE.
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lawrence
Video was inaccurate in a few spots: at 16: 30 the M5 3 inch gun was discussed, but what appeared was a 57mm AT gun.
There were Tiger IIs of the 501st SS Heavy Tank Battalion with KG Peiper, but no Tiger Is. As a matter of fact, Peiper didn't really want them at all due to their being too large and heavy for the roads (some of which were really farm lanes) and bridges.
I believe few, if any, Tiger Is even took part in the Bulge.
There was no mention of the 2nd Infantry Division at the Twin Villages (Rocherath-Krinkelt, specifically the 38th and 9th IRs which were very much involved in the fighting.
The 2nd SS Panzer wasn't halted at Manhay and actually got into the town on Christmas Eve (Barkmann's Ride, severely mauling Rosenbaum's CCA of the 7th Armored in the fighting. There was some confusion between the 3rd Armored and 7th Armored as to who was responsible for the town's defense as it laid right on the boundary between the 2 divisions. Second SS held the town and repulsed an attack by 7th Armored on Christmas Day with heavy losses. They were halted to the west at Grandmenil by the 75th Division and withdrew from the area shortly thereafter.
If memory serves, I think Rosenbaum was relieved of command in early January '45.
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Video was inaccurate in a few spots: at 16: 30 the M5 3 inch gun was discussed, but what appeared was a 57mm AT gun.
There were Tiger IIs of the 501st SS Heavy Tank Battalion with KG Peiper, but no Tiger Is. As a matter of fact, Peiper didn't really want them at all due to their being too large and heavy for the roads (some of which were really farm lanes) and bridges.
I believe few, if any, Tiger Is even took part in the Bulge.
There was no mention of the 2nd Infantry Division at the Twin Villages (Rocherath-Krinkelt, specifically the 38th and 9th IRs which were very much involved in the fighting.
The 2nd SS Panzer wasn't halted at Manhay and actually got into the town on Christmas Eve (Barkmann's Ride, severely mauling Rosenbaum's CCA of the 7th Armored in the fighting. There was some confusion between the 3rd Armored and 7th Armored as to who was responsible for the town's defense as it laid right on the boundary between the 2 divisions. Second SS held the town and repulsed an attack by 7th Armored on Christmas Day with heavy losses. They were halted to the west at Grandmenil by the 75th Division and withdrew from the area shortly thereafter.
If memory serves, I think Rosenbaum was relieved of command in early January '45.
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Ron
Heres a small fact it always seems to get lost its the reason the allies were able to push back the offensive made by Germany
After tremendous success in the number of battles in the Pacific theater the new weapon was brought to Germany
Early on the morning of December 16, 1944, the commander of the U. S. 406th Artillery Group, Colonel George Axelson, had a difficult decision to make. The Germans had just launched the offensive that would become known as the Battle of the Bulge, and one of their first targets was the 38th Cavalry Squadron, dug in around Monschau, Germany. The lightly armed cavalry troopers needed help, and the commander quickly called for artillery support from the 406th. Axelson had just the thing: a new, secret artillery shell that had just been issued. The problem was that Allied commander Dwight Eisenhower had not yet given permission to use the weapon. Axelson decided that the emergency trumped the restrictions and ordered his gunners to use the new shell. Minutes later, rounds equipped with a new radio proximity fuse started exploding right over the heads of the attacking Germans. The attack collapsed.
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Heres a small fact it always seems to get lost its the reason the allies were able to push back the offensive made by Germany
After tremendous success in the number of battles in the Pacific theater the new weapon was brought to Germany
Early on the morning of December 16, 1944, the commander of the U. S. 406th Artillery Group, Colonel George Axelson, had a difficult decision to make. The Germans had just launched the offensive that would become known as the Battle of the Bulge, and one of their first targets was the 38th Cavalry Squadron, dug in around Monschau, Germany. The lightly armed cavalry troopers needed help, and the commander quickly called for artillery support from the 406th. Axelson had just the thing: a new, secret artillery shell that had just been issued. The problem was that Allied commander Dwight Eisenhower had not yet given permission to use the weapon. Axelson decided that the emergency trumped the restrictions and ordered his gunners to use the new shell. Minutes later, rounds equipped with a new radio proximity fuse started exploding right over the heads of the attacking Germans. The attack collapsed.
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Magnus
The lack of air superiority and the lack of fuel were the reasons for the failure of the Ardennes offensive. Nonsense to tell here that the overwhelming mass and superiority of soldiers and equipment were decisive! I know you don't like that. But I'll give you something to think about. The numbers of soldiers and equipment lost by the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in contrast to those of the Red Army. Take a look at this one and you'll know what I mean. And that says it all. Mfg. Magnus
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The lack of air superiority and the lack of fuel were the reasons for the failure of the Ardennes offensive. Nonsense to tell here that the overwhelming mass and superiority of soldiers and equipment were decisive! I know you don't like that. But I'll give you something to think about. The numbers of soldiers and equipment lost by the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in contrast to those of the Red Army. Take a look at this one and you'll know what I mean. And that says it all. Mfg. Magnus
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Ryan
I'd hate to find myself in the gun sights of a Tiger and it's crew. Tiger crews were the elite and very well trained and battle hardened, add the superior armor and massive 88mm cannon on it that if they can see you they can easily reach out and touch you. Those Sherman crews were brave going up against them knowing full well they'd need at least 2-3 tanks to maneuver around the one Tiger to draw its fire and attention so the other Sherman crews can at least disable its tracks.
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I'd hate to find myself in the gun sights of a Tiger and it's crew. Tiger crews were the elite and very well trained and battle hardened, add the superior armor and massive 88mm cannon on it that if they can see you they can easily reach out and touch you. Those Sherman crews were brave going up against them knowing full well they'd need at least 2-3 tanks to maneuver around the one Tiger to draw its fire and attention so the other Sherman crews can at least disable its tracks.
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Pat
Tiger I had 100mm front and 80mm side armor. 75mm Sherman had a tough time at any angle. 76mm Sherman could penetrate the front from close range and the side from mid range. The Firefly (17 pdr or 76. 2mm but much better muzzle velocity than the US 76mm) could kill a Tiger from any angle. Both the 76mm and Firefly were mixed into Sherman units at a ratio of 1 to 3 75mm armed Shermans. The 75mm was more common because it was actually better at everything except anti tank combat.
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Tiger I had 100mm front and 80mm side armor. 75mm Sherman had a tough time at any angle. 76mm Sherman could penetrate the front from close range and the side from mid range. The Firefly (17 pdr or 76. 2mm but much better muzzle velocity than the US 76mm) could kill a Tiger from any angle. Both the 76mm and Firefly were mixed into Sherman units at a ratio of 1 to 3 75mm armed Shermans. The 75mm was more common because it was actually better at everything except anti tank combat.
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education
My grandad was in the Waffen SS panzer division. Nibelungen 38th division. Fought on the eastern front. He conquered the crimea in a month, his tanks rolled into Paris in a fortnight with lightning speed. Incredible man & soldier. My family tried to hide his history in shame but Im proud of him. I dont give a toss what people say. It takes balls to be a soldier and he was a part of an elite unit.
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My grandad was in the Waffen SS panzer division. Nibelungen 38th division. Fought on the eastern front. He conquered the crimea in a month, his tanks rolled into Paris in a fortnight with lightning speed. Incredible man & soldier. My family tried to hide his history in shame but Im proud of him. I dont give a toss what people say. It takes balls to be a soldier and he was a part of an elite unit.
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jeebuzcrust
lmao, what, the 5 times the Sherman even saw a Tiger on the battlefield. so much devoted to comparing the two when the Shermans weren't even considered an anti-tank weapon. Not to mention size/weight restrictions when building thousands of tanks and needing to ship them across the sea. Apples to oranges. all these World of Tanks players in this comment section are hilarious though.
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lmao, what, the 5 times the Sherman even saw a Tiger on the battlefield. so much devoted to comparing the two when the Shermans weren't even considered an anti-tank weapon. Not to mention size/weight restrictions when building thousands of tanks and needing to ship them across the sea. Apples to oranges. all these World of Tanks players in this comment section are hilarious though.
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Justin
These were the days of tanks. You needed an anti tank gun or anothe, superior tank to blast another tank. Then the panzerfaust abd bazooka meant infantry could blast a tank. Now the drones and British made disposable anti tank missiles make the tank virtually silent. The drivers and drew would be sea and not know what hit them.
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These were the days of tanks. You needed an anti tank gun or anothe, superior tank to blast another tank. Then the panzerfaust abd bazooka meant infantry could blast a tank. Now the drones and British made disposable anti tank missiles make the tank virtually silent. The drivers and drew would be sea and not know what hit them.
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MardukeTheRaven
Short story about Panthers and Tigers:
HANS ZE TRANSMISSION BROKE
dies surrounded by army of Shermans
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Spoiler: Shermans and Tigers rarely even fought.
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Short story about Panthers and Tigers:
HANS ZE TRANSMISSION BROKE
dies surrounded by army of Shermans
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Spoiler: Shermans and Tigers rarely even fought.
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Jesse
Think of the war in Europe like a Marathon, Berlin being the finish line. the USA and her western European allies jumped the fence at the end and sprinted the last 200m. How was Germany beaten? - two words. Soviet Union
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Think of the war in Europe like a Marathon, Berlin being the finish line. the USA and her western European allies jumped the fence at the end and sprinted the last 200m. How was Germany beaten? - two words. Soviet Union
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Eternally
Meanwhile go to any War Thunder, or World of Tanks forums and people will cry foul claiming the Tiger I couldn't actually bounce these shells and it's all just glamour idealized rose tinted glasses or some nonsense.
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Meanwhile go to any War Thunder, or World of Tanks forums and people will cry foul claiming the Tiger I couldn't actually bounce these shells and it's all just glamour idealized rose tinted glasses or some nonsense.
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Jennifer
This is so frustrating. The music is entirely too loud. I really want to hear the veterans speak, both American & German. They're the stars of the show, not the music.
Edit: Lt. Fritz? Holy moly, he's gorgeous
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This is so frustrating. The music is entirely too loud. I really want to hear the veterans speak, both American & German. They're the stars of the show, not the music.
Edit: Lt. Fritz? Holy moly, he's gorgeous
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The
Elite: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
When you see the smirk on the Elites face, its because they know what the common folk will never know.
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Elite: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
When you see the smirk on the Elites face, its because they know what the common folk will never know.
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David
Sgts Cestano and Groff have probably been and seen so much death and carnage in a few years. You can see it in their eyes. Id like to say a special thank you to these men. You were truly heroes and survivors.
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Sgts Cestano and Groff have probably been and seen so much death and carnage in a few years. You can see it in their eyes. Id like to say a special thank you to these men. You were truly heroes and survivors.
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lee
1700 German tanks? Even counting StugIII's, this is a rather large exaggeration. Yes, their tanks were better -- when they didn't break down or run out of gas. But they were outnumbered probably 2 or 3 to one.
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1700 German tanks? Even counting StugIII's, this is a rather large exaggeration. Yes, their tanks were better -- when they didn't break down or run out of gas. But they were outnumbered probably 2 or 3 to one.
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David
The American top brass wrote a secret report that stated. If we come up against these elite waffen ss. Units we will need to outnumber them at least 3 to 1. To have any chance of succses
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The American top brass wrote a secret report that stated. If we come up against these elite waffen ss. Units we will need to outnumber them at least 3 to 1. To have any chance of succses
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lee
Convincing explanation of why we lost the Battle of the Bulge. --Oh, wait! Didn't I hear something a little bit different? I guess Mary Poppins will have to issue a new history book.
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Convincing explanation of why we lost the Battle of the Bulge. --Oh, wait! Didn't I hear something a little bit different? I guess Mary Poppins will have to issue a new history book.
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Luis
Actually, the Battle Of The Battle was over in about month a half. Lots of casualties.
My grandpa was in that battle, got wounded; he was on the USA s 82nd Airborne!
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Actually, the Battle Of The Battle was over in about month a half. Lots of casualties.
My grandpa was in that battle, got wounded; he was on the USA s 82nd Airborne!
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Dawn
Why is that German guy still allowed to wear the SS symbol on his uniform? Oh well all that matters is we ALLIES WON & the Germans LOST THAT BATTLE AS WELL AS THE WAR
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Why is that German guy still allowed to wear the SS symbol on his uniform? Oh well all that matters is we ALLIES WON & the Germans LOST THAT BATTLE AS WELL AS THE WAR
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