The combat career of german panzer commander otto carius stackpole military history series by carius, otto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Otto carius was born on the 27th of may, 1922, in zweibrucken, germany. Posted by hermesminiatures on sunday, august 12, 2007 6. Armor was only the 3rd most important thing about the tiger close.
Otto carius was born on may 27th of 1922 in zweibrucken, rheinlandpfalz in southwest germany. Based on the original photo taken in 1944 and then colorized and incorporated in the meine dienstzeit book, these photos were digitally printed on archival paper and then handsigned by otto carius. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Abt 502 in his tiger tank spearheaded a pellmell rush into the small russian village of malinava in order to rescue an encircled assault gun battalion and stabilize a defensive front in the dunaburg modern day daugavpils, latvia sector. This is a book and a bookmaker with otto carius hand signed. Was otto carius fair in his assessment of american forces vs. This is a fantastic copy of of his excelent autobiography, tigers in the mud. Just as he graduated from school, world war ii broke out and he volunteered for 104th infantry placement battalion in may of 1940.
This book is solely about the military experiences of one otto carius, an incredibly well decorated tank commander who served with distinction in the german wehrmacht during world war two. I am a 35 year collector of mostly military autographs. His approach is very personal, as he talks about what he sees, does and feels. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy tigers in the mud by otto carius from waterstones today. Tigers in the mudsigned by otto cariuspanzer ace otto carius was one of historys top tank aces and a recipient of the knights cross with oakleaves. Plus his biography called tigers in the mud not signed, the amazing story of this german panzer commander who was credited with destroying 150 enemy tanks, most of which on the eastern front.
Otto carius is one of the most successful tank commanders of the second world war. He did have impressive career in wehrmacht, commanding two most feared panzers at the. Otto carius gives us a heartfelt account of just what it was like to live every day, not knowing if this was your last. Tigers in the mud otto carius the 2nd heavy panzer battalion 502 before narva and dvinsk autographed the war memoirs of otto carius. I do have otto cariuss book which describes a lot of the action at the narva bridgehead and the kinderheim but it does. Mar 24, 2019 you will receive the one listed or one as goodbetter.
During wwii he destroyed well over 150 enemy tanks, making him the 2nd ranking panzer ace after kurt knispel. The combat career of german panzer commander otto carius stackpole military history series by carius, otto and a great selection of related books. Historically accurate to the last detail reproduction of an award certificate citation for panzer badge 3rd class panzerkampfabzeichen issued to german. The book also contains excerpts from his book tiger im schlamm first edition. The included autographed photo will make a great addition to your collection. The platoon commander of the heavy tank department 502 is regarded as a great tactician of the tank battle. Otto carius signed autograph ww ii german tank ace 150. The combat career of german panzer commander otto carius by otto carius. Otto carius 27 may 1922 24 january 2015 was a german tank commander in the wehrmacht of nazi germany during world war ii. One 8x10 signed photo of carius in the white uniform, one 8x10 colour lithographfrom the special edition ryton book, signed by him. The oneofakind special authentically signed leaflet page was a great bonus.
It is estimated that during the war, carius crew managed to knock out 150 enemy vehicles and many more soft targets and at guns. The item otto carius signed autograph ww ii german tank ace 150 victories look is in sale since friday, december 23, 2011. Discover book depositorys huge selection of otto carius books online. Otto carius simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This page is for fans and admirers of commander otto carius. Tigers in the mud signed by otto carius panzer ace otto carius was one of historys top tank aces and a recipient of the knights cross with oakleaves. He also authored a book about his wartime experiences called tigers in the mud, which was released in 1960. In recognition of his gallantry and unmatched battlefield leadership, he was awarded the knights cross of the iron cross with oak leaves, known in germany as ritterkreuz des eisernen kreuzes mit eichenlaub. He surrendered to the american army on 4151945, and.
Was otto carius fair in his assessment of american forces. I have a large selection of military autographs in many different subjects. Carius died of natural causes on 1242015 in germany. Tigers in the mud by carius, otto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Otto carius, passed away after a short, but serious illness, aged 92 otto carius was a german panzer ace of ww2, fighting on the panzer 38t, tiger and finally the jagdtiger. One 1 5 x 7 inch x 18 cm colorized photo print signed by otto carius, famous german tiger i commander of wwii. Otto carius, used abebooks abebooks shop for books.
During his wwii service, he was a panzer tank commander with the 21st panzer regiment with over 150 enemy tanks destroyed, and received the knights cross with swords. These were some of his last autographs before his death 24. Tigers in the mud by otto carius, 9780811729116, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Owners of the kit and of course others, too may be interested to know that a 90th birthday commemorative edition of a book about otto carius military achievements in ww ii has been given to him by the publisher a few weeks before otto carius. This book is solely about the military experiences of one otto carius, an incredibly well decorated tank commander who served with distinction in the german. Otto carius 27 may 1922 24 january 2015 was a german tank commander in the. My dad has a signed picture of panzer commander otto carius. Paul woodson holds a bfa in acting from boston university and has been acting and singing since the age of thirteen. Otto carius 19222015 was a tank commander who fought for the german army during world war ii. This book is written by otto carius, one of the most decorated wwii german. To usa normally about 23 weeks, economy shipping with tracking number. I believe that otto tells the reader how a commander had to balance between his men and the upper staff.
After the war he became a pharmacist and published in 1960, the reminder band tiger in. Otto carius was a german tanker ace of ww2, fighting on the panzer 38t, tiger and finally the jagdtiger. In his book tigers in the mud, otto carius talks about his experiences in the western front mostly spent inside the ruhr pocket with great disdain. After the war he became a pharmacist and published in 1960, the reminder band tiger in the mud. One of the most respected and successful german tank aces, otto carius, who destroyed more than 150 tanks, died on 24 th january 2015, at the age of 92.
Soon after graduating from high school, world war 2 broke out, and carius volunteered for the infantry. He was a recipient of the knights cross of the iron cross with oak leaves. The combat career of german panzer commander otto carius stackpole military history series paperback august 1, 2003. He received a knights cross with oak leaves for bravery in combat. Knights cross wearers, new signed photos wwii forums. Thank you for looking and please continue to shop at my store. No german tank better represents that thundering power than the infamous tiger, and otto carius was one of the most successful commanders to ever take a. Based on the original photo taken in 1944 and then colorized and incorporated in.
Discussion in photographs and documents started by nachtjager61, oct 26, 2010. Sep 24, 2012 discover book depositorys huge selection of otto carius books online. I have for sale a large grouping of postwar letters, book labels, signed photos of otto carius. Otto carius 27 may 1922 24 january 2015 was a german former nazi tank commander. Its very matter of fact, very to the point, and is about as detatched as you ought to expect from someone who fought on the eastern front. I have a lot of factual books about world war 2, and this fits straight into them. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the axis nations and related topics hosted by the axis history factbook in cooperation with christian ankerstjernes panzerworld and christoph awenders ww2 day by day. German knights otto carius meine dienstzeit delux edition. Jan 28, 2003 i have for sale a large grouping of postwar letters, book labels, signed photos of otto carius. We were used to an opponent the stature of the russians. Carius, otto, born 27051922 in zweibrucken was a german tank ace within the german army who fought during the war and was credited with destroying more than 150 tanks. Jul 21, 2015 otto carius was born on the 27th of may, 1922, in zweibrucken, germany. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Does otto carius reply with signed picture autographs for his international fans.
The book is more than just a series of detailed battle stories. Books by otto carius all formats kindle edition audible audiobook paperback audio cd sort by. Aug 01, 2003 otto carius gives us a heartfelt account of just what it was like to live every day, not knowing if this was your last. He received the knights cross of the iron cross with oak leaves. He also wrote books about his experiences during the war. Whether you already have the meine dienstzeit book in your collection or are just a fan of otto carius, this autographed photo will make a great addition to your collection.
Tiger i commander otto carius talks about the art of the. Pin by paolo marzioli world war 2 green things green color 6017 tiger ace otto carius 19222015 pictured outside his pharmacy, the apotheke tiger, posing with a copy of the tamiya model of tiger i dedicated to him they also produced a model of his. Most of the action takes place on the relentless eastern front. Otto carius meine dienstzeit standard edition otto carius, uwe feist on. The combat career of german panzer commander otto carius stackpole military history series aug 1, 2003. Warrior profile ace tanker otto carius news war thunder. Otto carius meine dienstzeit 90th birthday commemorative edition with signed very rare item. You will receive the one listed or one as goodbetter.
Career of german panzer commander otto carius by otto carius at. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. I do have otto cariuss book which describes a lot of the action at the narva bridgehead and the kinderheim but it does not mention much about remi if any thing at all. Tigers in the mud is a very clean as in little guts and bloodspill memoir of otto carius combat career.
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