Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Michael Wittman Biography and Timeline

Follow Michael Wittman through 4 dated historical records for Germany.

Michael Wittman, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1937–1944Years on this page

1937

Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH)

Warfare / Military

Appointed Member of Leibstanarte Adolf Hitler, Hitler's SS Bodyguard

1944

Operation Totalize

Falaise · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Germany's greatest tank ace of the war is killed in action

Role range: 1939-1945

Medal

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Awarded the Knights Cross with Oakleaves

Role range: 1939-1945

Captain

Captain · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Captain

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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