Villers-Bocage
Not a great deal to see here, but this was the scene of complete havoc almost solely credited to Michael Wittmann. In less than 15 minutes, 13–14 tanks, two anti-tank guns and 13–15 transport vehicles had been destroyed by the Heavy SS-Panzer Battalion 101, the vast majority being attributable to Wittmann.
The picture of the building is where a Sherman was lurking, waiting to ambush Wittmann's Tiger. The Sherman managed to get a shot off, but as per usual, caused little damage to the vastly superior Tiger! Wittmann turned his turret, and blasted the corner of the building! You can just about make out the newer stonework where the building has been patched up!
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