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German
light and medium tanks Panzer II, III and IV and Jagdpanzer in superb
value limited edition prints by renowned military artist David Pentland.
These superb German tanks prints are available from the Military Print
Company
The German thoughts on Tank development
during the mid 1930's was based on the requirement of one light Tank and
one Medium tank. In 1935 various german Companies were given the
development contracts for the new medium tank and the chosen design
came from Daimler Benz. The Ausf As or SDKfz 141 was developed between
1936 and 1937. The Ausf A did not meet the requirements .
and the Ausf B improved version was built in small numbers.. More
modifications were developed and the Ausf C 15 being built but
were withdrawn before the invasion of France in 1940. 30 new model
Panzers, the Ausf D were then built and were used in Poland and also in
Norway in 1940 before being withdrawn. 96 model Ausf E were built
with thicker armour and powered by a better engine (Maybach HL 120
TR) this was followed with the development of the Ausf
F which was fitted with a 5cm gun a total of 435 were built
. More improvements were made to the design with the ,Models
PanzerKampfwagen PZKpFW III Aufs H wiht a total of 308 being built
the PanzerKampfwagen PZKpFW III Ausf J which had a total of 2,616
tanks built between March 1941 and July 1942. 650 PanzerKampfwagen
PZKpFW III Aufs L were built in 1942 the last model
PanzerKampfwagen SdKfz 141/2 was the Aufs N.
Panzer
PZKPFW III Ausf J production started 1941. weight 22.3
tons. Armament: One 5cm KwK L/42 with 84 rounds carried. Secondary
armament Two 7.92mm machine gun .Armour: 50mm thickest and the minimum
10mm. Crew 5. Range 155 Km. Maximum Speed
40 KM per hour
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| Battle for Gazala by David Pentland. Panzer IIs and IIIs of the African Korps, 15th Panzer Division drive towards Arcoma during the epic battles for the Gazala line. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of 22 artist proofs from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of 8 prints (Nos 104 - 111) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original paintinf by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £2600.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0774 |
| Battle on the Volga, Stalingrad, Southern Russia, 30th September 1942 by David Pentland. Germany Infantry assault troops and PzIV tank of the 24th Panzer Division are counterattacked by Soviet riflemen of General Chuikovs 62nd Army as they push towards the Red October factory works. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee cnvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £2800.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1395 |
| Red Steel at Kamenewo, Mtsensk, Central Front, Russia, 6th October 1941 by David Pentland. Following the capture of Orel, the German High Command ordered General Heinz Guderians panzers to push on towards Mtsensk, Tuila and Moscow. Alarmed at the situation Stalin deployed Major General Leyushenko to halt this advance. the battle was finally joined when when the 4th Panzer Division crossed the Lisiza stream at Kamenewo, pushing back the dug in defenders towards Mtsensk, but unaware they had entered a Soviet trap. at this point the T34s and KV1s of Colonel Katukovs 4th tank Brigade attacked from the woods on the Panzers left flank smashing the out gunned and weaker armoured PzIII tanks and half tracks. For the Germans the battle was a terrible shock, stalling their advance and an unexpected demonstration of Soviet armoured superiority. During the battle Lt Lavrinienko, with his platoon of four T34s supported by three KV1s under Sgt Antonov knocked out eleven enemy tanks, plus a pair of artillery guns (squashed under the tracks of the KVs) In his short two month career, Lt Lavinienko knocked out some fifty two enemy tanks! Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £60.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1423 |
| Operation Zitadelle by David Pentland. Panzer v Ausf. D Panthers of SS Panther Division Das Reich make their debut during the initial stages of the German summer offensive for Kursk. This unit with others of the SS Panzer Korps made the deepest advances into the well-prepared Soviet lines. Complete success however, was to elude them when outrunning their supporting divisions at Prokhorovka they were forced to halt for six days. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of 10 artist proofs (Nos 26 - 35) from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Norbert Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints (Nos 661 to 680) from the signed limited edition of 150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Norbert Kujacinski (deceased).
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of 10 limited edition prints (Nos 681 - 690) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints (Nos 621 - 640) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Erwin Kressmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0797 |
| The Desert Fox by David Pentland. El Alamein, October 28th 1943, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel discusses the critical battle situation with the Commanding Officer of the 21st Panzer Division, in front of his Kampfstaffel. This personal mobile headquarters comprised a variety of vehicles including a radio Panzer III, SDKfz 232 radio armoured car, Rommels famous SDKfz 250/3 communications half-track GREIF and captured British Honey light tanks. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of 10 artist proofs (Nos 1 - 10) from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Afrika Korps signature edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Gunther Halm (Knights Cross) and Hans Edwin Grumm (Iron Cross)
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 56cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0585 |
| Dash to the Sea, November 1944 by David Pentland. As allied forces pressed inland towards Caen, the 21st panzer Division launched a counterattack along a narrow three mile corridor between the Canadians on Juno beach and the British on Sword. the charge led by fifty tanks of 22nd panzer regiment and supporting Panzer grenadiers was engaged on its eastern flank by heavy British anti tank fire and the bulk of the force was pinned down or destroyed. ultimately only six PZ IVs and a company of infantry mannered to reach the coast at lion sur mer. their stay however was short lived and within a few hours the arrival of the transports and gliders of the British 6th Airborne directly overhead forced the entire division to pull back for fear of being trapped. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Norbert Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints (Nos 921 to 940) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Norbert Kujacinski (deceased).
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1310 |
| Operation Winter Tempest by David Pentland. Panzer IVF2 tanks of 6th Panzer Division, Panzer Armee Hoth, attempt to fight their way through to the beleaguered Sixth Army at Stalingrad, 12th December 1942. On the 21st the operation was abandoned when the expected breakout from Stalingrad failed to materialise, the relief column was only 25 miles from the city. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints (Nos 51 - 60) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Erwin Kressmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0786 |
| Blitzkrieg, Northern France, May 1940 by David Pentland. General Major Erwin Rommel leads the vanguard of his vaunted 7th Panzer (Ghost) Division past an abandoned French Char B tank on its epic drive from the Ardennes to the English Channel. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Knights Cross Presentation Edition of 5 artist proofs from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £260.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Otto Kumm (deceased) and Hans Hossfelder.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1164 |
| The Panzer Count by David Pentland. Generalleutnant Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz von Gross-Zeuche und Camminetz, (nicknamed The Panzer Count), in the vanguard of Panzer Regiment Gross Deutchlands thrust towards Belogrod. One of the most spectacular armour commanders of all time he led his mixed force of PzIVs and Tiger 1s on a series of successful battles to form a northern pincer around Kharkov, vital to the retaking of the city. For his exploits he was awarded the swords to his Knights Cross. Signed Limited Edition of 200 Giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64 cm x 41cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artists proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
Knights Cross Presentation Edition of 3 artist proofs from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £280.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Otto Kumm (deceased) and Hans Hossfelder.
Hossfelder Presentation edition of 2 prints (Nos 1 to 2) from the edition of 20 small artist proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £150.00 Features the mounted original signature of Hans Hossfelder.
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1421 |
| Kerschers Defence of Neuhauser Forest by David Pentland. Oberfeldwebel Albert Kerscher, commander of 2nd company 511 Heavy Tank Battalion aided by a Panzer IV, two Hetzers, a Kingtiger and a Pak gun, successfully defended against concerted Soviet air and armoured attacks, his action buying valuable time for the evacuation of German wounded from Pilau and scoring his 100th victory in the process. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 18 artist proofs from the edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski (deceased).
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 125 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 27 prints (Nos 820 - 846) from the signed limite dedition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Erwin Kressmann.
Knights Cross Presentation Edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints, supplied double mounted. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £320.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Paul Egger, Hugo Eichorn (deceased) and Hans Hossfelder.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £ ITEM CODE DHM0584 |
| Wittmann at Villers Bocage, Normandy, 0900 hrs, June 13th 1944 by David Pentland. While other Tigers of his command struck northwest and decimated the tanks and half tracks of the Sharpshooters and Rifle Brigade parked along the road towards point 213 and Caen, Haupsturmfuhrer Michel Wittmann attacked on his own to the south east. Driving his panzer into the village of Villers Bocage. he proceeded to destroy the Stuart and Cromwell tanks of Viscount Arthur Cranleys 4th County of London Yeomanry the Sharpshooters RHQ. Although subsequently immobilized in the village center, the battle between the British 7th Armoured Division Desert Rats and Wittmanns 101st Heavy Tank Battalion continued for a full day, and blunted the British threat to the German line. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature edition of 40 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £185.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski (deceased).
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 140 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Norbert Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 5 prints (Nos 400 to 404) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Norbert Kujacinski (deceased).
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Tank Ace signature series edition of 50 prints (Nos 326 - 375) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1274 |
| Tank Hunters by David Pentland. Targul Fromos, Rumania, April 1944. 10th Staffel (Panzerjager) Schlachtgeswader 2. Signed limited edition of 30 prints. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £80.00 Signed by Leutnant Wilhelm Noller.
Limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £105.00 Signed by Leutnant Wilhelm Noller.
Original pencil drawing by David Pentland. Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £340.00 Signed by Karl Spreitzer (deceased). ITEM CODE DP0108 |
| Blitzkrieg, Northern France, May 1940 by David Pentland
General Major Erwin Rommel leads the vanguard of his vaunted 7th
Panzer (Ghost) Division past an abandoned French Char B tank on its epic
drive from the Ardennes to the English Channel.
The
Panzer Count by David Pentland. Generalleutnant
Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz von Gross-Zeuche und Camminetz, (nicknamed The Panzer Count), in the vanguard of Panzer Regiment Gross
Deutchlands thrust towards Belogrod. One of the most spectacular armour
commanders of all time he led his mixed force of PzIVs and Tiger 1s on a
series of successful battles to form a northern pincer around Kharkov,
vital to the retaking of the city. For his exploits he was awarded the
swords to his Knights Cross.
Operation Winter Tempest by David Pentland Depicting Panzer IVF2 tanks of the 6th Panzer Division attempting to
fight their way through to the beleaguered Sixth Army at Stalingrad,
12th December 1942.
Battle of Gazala by David Pentland Panzer II's and III's of the African
Korps, 15th Panzer Division
drive towards Arcoma during the epic battles for the Gazala line.
The most convincing defeat of the British forces during the whole
desert campaigns of World War Two. The front line ran south from the
coastal town of Gazala, about 95 km west of Tobruck, to the oasis of Bir
Hacheim. In May 1942 Field Marshal Rommel launched an attack against
Gazala using two diversionary Italian corps at the north end of the line
while the two other corps (the Afrika and Italian corps) corps veered
towards Tobruk from the southern end of the line. Although surprised
the British forces fought well, inflicting heavy casualties on the
German forces and cornering them. Finding himself trapped between a
minefield and the British defences, Rommel was on the verge of
surrender. The Italian Trieste Division, however, were able to create a
supply route through the minefield to the cornered German forces
allowing them to be take on supplies. Helped by British indecision,
Rommel managed to break through the Cauldron area and overwhelm the
British defences. The British counter attack was confused and useless,
easily defeated by the German forces who then continued onto Tobruk.
Rommel defeated many British forces on the way and eventually the
British abandoned their positions and retreated to the El Alamein line.
"The Falaise Gap" Normandy 12-20th August 1944 by David
Pentland After almost two months of continuous fighting in the front line,
remnants of the 12th SS Panzer Division, "Hitler Jugend", fall
back under incessant air attacks by allied fighter bombers for their
final battles in France. In their defense of the northern flank of what
is to become the Falaise Gap the new Jagdpanzer IV in particular is to
prove a formidable foe to the attacking British and Canadian tanks.
Dash to the Sea, November 1944 by David
Pentland ."Dash to the Sea" by David
Pentland. As
allied forces pressed inland towards Caen, the 21st panzer Division
launched a counterattack along a narrow three mile corridor between the
Canadians on Juno beach and the British on Sword. the charge led by
fifty tanks of 22nd panzer regiment and supporting Panzer grenadiers was
engaged on its eastern flank by heavy British anti tank fire and the
bulk of the force was pinned down or destroyed. ultimately only six PZ
IV's and a company of infantry mannered to reach the coast at lion sur
mer. their stay however was short lived and within a few hours the
arrival of the transports and gliders of the British 6th Airborne
directly overhead forced the entire division to pull back for fear of
being trapped.
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