The remains of Norwegian SS-volunteers found i Russia, near the Finnish border, summer 2008. Hundreds of Norwegian SS-volunteers was annihilated by strong Soviet forces in the Battle of Kaprolat, 25-26th june 1944.

SS-dead in 2008

This tank was the first Tiger to be captured intact by British or U.S. forces when it was knocked out in the final month of the Tunisian campaign. It arrived in Tunisia some time between 22nd March and 16th April 1943 and was involved in an action with 48 RTR near Medjez-el-Bab on 21 April 1943. It knocked out two Churchills but a shot from another's six pounder stuck the gun mantlet, and although unable to penetrate the tank's thick armour, jammed the turret and wounded the commander. Damage is still visible on the mantlet, superstructure front plate and turret lifting boss. The crew abandoned the tank and it was recovered the next day and refurbished using parts from other vehicles. The Tiger was later displayed in Tunis and inspected there by King George VI and Winston Churchill. In October 1943 it was sent to the School of Tank Technology for evaluation and in November 1944 displayed on Horse Guards Parade.

First Captured Tiger

The remains of Norwegian SS-volunteers, found in 2008 at the site where their company was completely wiped out during the Battle of Kaprolat in northern Russia, close to the borders of Finland 25-26th june 1944. After the battle the Soviets simply left the bodies to rot where they had fallen.