From War Stories and YouTube.
"Michael Wittmann was considered as one of the greatest Nazi tank commanders of WW2. Having served in the Battle of Kursk he was redeployed to Normandy soon after the D-Day landings. Receiving The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross from Hitler himself, Wittmann was considered a cult hero with the Nazi propaganda machine embellishing his already well known achievements."
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I've been several times to his grave on La Cambe in Normandy
Wittmann was an ardent Nazi. This endeared him to the ruling powers and made for great propaganda. There were several tank aces in the German army. The opposite of Wittmann was Kurt Knispel. Long hair and a beard, did not endear him to Nazi leadership. Every bit as good as Wittmann, but ignored because he was a rebel. Interesting video about him here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH5rNCGK5bc