Wittmann's grave.

[FestungSpanien]

I went there 6 years ago and it is still curious to see that it is one of the few graves that have flowers and candles all year long.At least that is what I saw 6 years ago, now I do not know but I supose that more and more families are visiting their relative's graves and bring flowers.
I also payed my respect to all buried there.
Ace

[Robert T.]

A short while ago I copied this photo from the web, nice display .
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Robert

[Greg]

A short while ago I copied this photo from the web, nice display .
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Robert

I confess to being the "decorator" in this instance, back in 1995. (and no, the RK/oaks/swords isn't real!)

Best,
Greg

[Robert T.]

I confess to being the "decorator" in this instance, back in 1995. (and no, the RK/oaks/swords isn't real!)

Best,
Greg

Hello Greg,

I had the photo in a file, but I did not remember where I took it from, thank you for the correction.

Regards
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Robert

[ardennes1944]

hello,
at the time of my visit on 8 june 2006 of the cemetery of LA CAMBE.



phil

[behblc]

Contrast.

Although Greg's photo dates back a few years - look at the edges of the stones , evidence of the attention and perhaps carleessness of some ?
The edges of the stones are becoming worn and tired looking.

[Greg]

A;though Greg's phot dates back a few yearsb- look at the edges of the stones , evidence of the attention and perhaps carelssness of some ?
the edges of the stones are becoming worn and tired looking.

I would hazard a guess that might be from the lawnmower or other grass trimmer - just from my experience with veteran's grave markers in the States - an over zealous grass trimmer can really damage the marble.

Best,
Greg

[archer]

Why visit?

Well in my case coincidence.

I and a friend were on holiday and drove back through Normandy.
Both our fathers fought in the war and we stopped off at the little museums in the area.
We thought we should visit at least 1 cemetary and the first one we found was the German one.
As we wandered around I found Wittmanns grave- (odd because days before I read in a paper the obituary of the tank gunner responsible for Wittmanns death)

So that's my story.

[panzer23]

i went to normandy on a coach trip 2yr's ago i stayed for 5days visting the beaches and graves of both side's but i have to say i just found myself looking at the german braves more than anyother the ss i could'nt belive that i ws standing over a ss trooper..everyone else was looking the allied graves but was on my own..later on we traved through the town were wittman destroyed the colom or armour..i plan to go back nx yr and take a few helmets with me to place around the beaches and bunkers and get some once in a lifetime shot's ..
wayne

[florian_geyer72]

amazing meeting !!!

Hello friends,
I was in normandy last week and after few searches i've found the exact place where the 007 panzer of Michael Wittman was shot. i've also got the opportunity to see some remains and artifacts of the wittman's panzer collected in the fields just after the fight.
The owner of this treasure want to be unknown.
It's amazing to see and touch some parts of the legend !

[JaimeH]

I would be interested to understand peoples reasons for visiting his grave. I think if I were to do so it would be more out of curiosity than respect. Perhaps "meeting" the famous man.

Whilst undeniably a master of his art he was still a comitted nazi and a man who fought against my country and killed many of my countrymen.

A fascinating figure but one I am still happier is dead than alive. It probably saved many allied lives.

I would be happy to visit his grave, but as I said my reasons would be more out of historical curiosity than paying respects.

Here, Here! Show me the grave of the gunner who popped him!

[PanzerJohn]

Here, Here! Show me the grave of the gunner who popped him!

He's not dead.......gunner Joe Ekins esq.

[florian_geyer72]

how he did it?

Hello,
Some version of the dead of the panther 007 are well known. But the son of a witness of the scene tell me that he was shot by the rocket of an RAF Typhoon not by a tank. The rocket hit the engine by the top of the compartment that's why the turret lift off.

[florian_geyer72]

Here are some pixs

hello,
Let show some parts of Michael Wittman's panzer.

http://www.i12.photobucket.com/album...2/PICT2002.jpg
http://www.i12.photobucket.com/album...2/PICT2003.jpg

Best regards.

Florian.

[Nico C]

Why not respect him?
He was a great soldier, a great fighter. He killed off course many other soldiers, but that's normal in warfare.
I respect all soldiers who died. Even the "commited" nazi soldiers like Wittmann, Peiper and many other great soldiers.
Just my thoughts....