The Panzers: Germany’s Ultimate War Machines (1996): S01E05 – Panzer VI

Introduction War documentary hosted by Brian Matthews and Mark Healy, published by Chronos Films in 1996 with English narration. Sometimes referred to as, or prefixed with, the ‘German War Files’, ‘The War Archive Collection’ or ‘The War Archives’. Outline There can be few people who have never heard of the Tiger Tank – indeed, it…

Andrew Marshall

28/11/2023

1–2 minutes

Armoured Warfare, German Army, History, Military Documentary, Tank, World War Two

Introduction

War documentary hosted by Brian Matthews and Mark Healy, published by Chronos Films in 1996 with English narration.

Sometimes referred to as, or prefixed with, the ‘German War Files’, ‘The War Archive Collection’ or ‘The War Archives’.

Outline

There can be few people who have never heard of the Tiger Tank – indeed, it has come to be seen as one of the most potent symbols of German military power in the Second World War.

First committed to combat on the Eastern front 1942, the Tiger and its more formidable successor – the Tiger II, ‘Kingtiger’ – had, by the time of the defeat of Nazi Germany, generated an awesome reputation that far belied the very small production run of fewer than the 2,000 built.

The history of this legendary tank is told with particular emphasis placed on combat footage of the Tiger in action, as well as footage of the Ferdinand/Elefant on the Eastern front and the Sturmtiger in action in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1996.
Running Time: 52 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.