Jim Bates of the US Army Signal Corps captured them on film. Wisps of smoke coil out of the traumatized stump. Crewmen from an accompanying M4 run to assist him. The commander hops onto the back of the tank. The gunner tumbles out of a hatch and falls to the street headfirst. They stagger and stumble like concussed boxers, bleeding and rattled, not caring how they fall. It’s not a pretty thing, men bailing out of a stricken tank.
The commander’s hatch opens, venting smoke. Special thanks to Robert Rath (author) and Karl Brezdin (illustrator) from Extra Credits who prepared a short story on the most remarkable event during this battle: the tank duel between a Panther and a Pershing.Ĭologne, Germany They don’t see the Panther until it’s too late.Ī shot punches through the Sherman’s gun shield. Today, we would like to present to you a piece of history: the Battle of Cologne.
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