Sturmtiger at the Airfield
Read more: Sturmtiger at the AirfieldIn recent years, a lot has been done to clear up the Sturmtiger’s combat history. With the publication of “Sturmtiger: The Combat History of Sturmmörser Kompanies 1000-1002”, we have for the first time a complete work in which all known…
A Panther at Putlos
Read more: A Panther at PutlosLast month, these photos of a Panther Ausf. D showed up on Ebay. According to the seller, the photos were taken in October 1943 at the Schießschule (shooting school) Putlos. They show a very clean example of an early production…
Militracks 2024 Ticket Pre-sale Started
Read more: Militracks 2024 Ticket Pre-sale StartedPre-sale of tickets for the 13th edition of Militracks has started this week. Militracks is the world’s largest event showcasing German World War II vehicle technology. Last edition was a blast, showcasing for the first time a unique driving Bergepanzer…
A Fresh New Look
Read more: A Fresh New LookWhen you’re reading this, you will probably have noticed the website a thing or two has changed on the site. In fact, the site has changed quite dramatically overnight. Over the past few days, the website has undergone a major…
Militracks Mystery Tiger: What we Know
Read more: Militracks Mystery Tiger: What we KnowOver the last few days, the Militracks organisation have been hinting to the attendance of a very special guest, a Tiger I. As the first few photos began to surface on social media, people immediately began guessing as to the…
An Expensive Hobby: Tiger Maintenance Manuals
Read more: An Expensive Hobby: Tiger Maintenance ManualsRecently, two manuals for the Tiger I and II turned up at an auction. I have never had much interest in auctions, but this time a special item caught my interest. It was said a copy of D 656/41 dated…
24/25 December: Breakout
Read more: 24/25 December: BreakoutIn the early morning of the 24th, Peiper was to break out of La Gleize on foot with his remaining men. The secret sign was the phrase “merry Christmas”. The wounded would stay behind, as would a small rearguard who…
23 December: Almost over
Read more: 23 December: Almost overThe 1st and 3rd battalions of 119 IR, which had already taken up their positions around La Gleize yesterday, launched their attack at 8:30. However, they ran into their own roadblock on the road to La Gleize, which in the…
