TIGER TIGER - by Nicolas Trudgian Multi-Signed Panzer Aces Edition

'TIGER TIGER' - PANZER ACES EDITION by Nicolas Trudgian

One of the most famous and legendary weapons of the Second World War, the Panzerkampfwagen VI "Tiger" was the heavy striking force of the German Panzer Divisions from 1942 onwards. The Tiger's combination of thick armour and deadly 88mm gun proved itself time and again on the battlefields of Europe. The Tiger could take on many times it's own number of enemy tanks and in Russia proved itself capable of attacking the awesome Soviet anti-tank belts that would have been impossible for other Tanks.

The crews of the Tigers were a special breed - supremely confident in their weapon - they used it skillfully in both defence and attack. Indeed, by the closing months of the war, Panzer crews found themselves hopelessly outnumbered but still gave a good account of themselves.

In tribute to the skill and courage of the men of the 'Panzerwaffe' Nicolas Trudgian has painted the Tiger Tanks of the 2nd Kompanie, SS Panzer Battalion 101 under the command of the famed SS-Obersturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann shortly after D-Day June 1944. The Tigers have hideen under the cover of trees to prevent them from being spotted by the omni-present fighter-bombers of the RAF and USAAF, who will attack any German armour moving towards the beach-heads. Wittmann will soon prove himself during the Battle for Villiers-Bocage.

This Print has been Signed by FOUR Famous Panzer veterans who fought in some of the most intense tank combat of the war:-

OTTO CARIUS - Knights Cross with Oak Leaves

Carius was a Tiger commander in Heavy Tank Battalion 502 on the Eastern Front. He scored well over 100 kills and by wars end was commanding a Unit equipped with the enormous Jagdtiger in the West.

ALBERT KERSCHER - Knights Cross

Kerscher also served alongside Carius in Heavy Tank Battalion 502 and frequently fought actions alongside Otto Carius such as the Battle for Malinava in July 1944, where he and Carius counter-attacked Soviet tanks in the village taking them by surprise - 17 were destroyed! Kerscher's total is 107 kills.

GERHARD FISCHER - Knights Cross

Fscher served with the 23rd Panzer Division and took part in major actions in the East, including the Second Battle of Kharkov and also the operation to reach the Stalingrad pocket. He later converted to the formidable Panther tank. He scored 102 kills.

RUDOLF VON RIBBENTROP - Knights Cross

Son of the famous German Diplomat Joachim von Ribbentrop, Rudolf originally joined the Infantry before he transferred to a Panzer Unit within the famed 'Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler' or 'LSSAH'. He fought in the battles for Kharkov. He later saw action during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943 and was at the centre of the famed Battle of Prokhorovka! The Soviet 5th Guards attacked his position and Ribbentrop, in his Panzer IV, became embroiled in a close-quarter melee with the Soviet Tanks! He later served in Normandy.

This is a VERY restricted Edition of only 55 Prints!

The Print measures 27 x 19 Inches and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A 'must have' for Tank enthusiasts!!