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Defence of Carentan
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:42 pm
by grim_marmazet
I was recently re-watching the Band of Brothers box-set (best WWII series by far), and I was wondering, what tanks were part of the German counter-attack at Carentan?
Which divisions were involved? I'd love to recreate one of the Tigers that attacked Easy Company.
Cheers,
Rik
Re: Defence of Carentan
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:59 am
by Mad Fox
as far as I remeber the town was held by the 6th falschimjager, they withdrew southafter some fighting.
The 17th SS panzer Grenadier regt was was building up with 2 other german divisons which attacked on the 13th of June and drove the paras back to about 500 yards from Carentan when Artillery and American armour were rushed to aid the defence. I'll try to find out which divisions the other two were that joined the 17th SS panzer grenadiers.
Re: Defence of Carentan
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:40 am
by Ex_Pat_Tanker
Re: Defence of Carentan
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:39 pm
by Rivetcounter
The Americans didn't fight against Tiger in Normandy (not until Falaise) these where in the Cane sector where the heaviest fighting took place
Re: Defence of Carentan
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:03 pm
by grim_marmazet
Thanks for the help guys. You all have such a wealth of WWII knowledge!
Cheers,
Rik