Discover the deadliest tank aces of World War II in this detailed, image‑driven slideshow. This video ranks the most effective[...] ...

Few names in armored warfare evoke mystery like Kurt Knispel, the German tank ace nearly lost to history. From humble beginnings in the Sudetenland to commanding the fearsome Tiger and King Tiger ...

Military scientists have identified the remains of an Indiana soldier who died in World War II when the tank he was commanding was struck by an anti-tank round during a battle in Germany. The Defense ...

We visit a quiet Bavarian market town near the Austrian border to uncover the origins of one of Nazi Germany’s most famous Waffen-SS tank commanders. From a rural farming village to the SS officer ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. observed that, “By perseverance ...

The US says it has identified the remains of a World War Two tank commander who was killed fighting in Germany in November 1944. Lt Gene F Walker was battling Nazi forces near the German-Belgian ...

For years, Second Lieutenant Gene Walker’s family had limited information about him. They relied on old photos and newspaper clippings. “We knew he was a handsome guy,” said Lindsay Collingwood, ...

Anne Collingwood came into the world without a father. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker, a World War II tank commander, died in battle while pushing into Germany alongside General George S. Patton’s army.

Since their introduction at the Battle of the Somme in World War I, tanks have solidified their position as the bully on the block. Armor plating, lethal firepower, and mobility were all game changers ...