About The Black Baron: The Greatest Tank Ace of WW2
This documentary tells the story of the greatest tank ace of the second world war, Michael Wittman. Wittman was an infamous figure amongst the ranks of his enemies as well as his comrades. His ruthless actions and unparalleled skill inside of a tank made him a hero in his homeland and a feared antagonist amongst enemy ranks. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on
The Black Baron: The Greatest Tank Ace of WW2 is presented by War Stories. Its listed runtime is 48 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
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Documentary details and original source
- Title
- The Black Baron: The Greatest Tank Ace of WW2
- Category
- Society
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- War Stories
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