1943-1945

German Panzers destroyed by Canadians, 1943-1945

Panzerkampfwagens destroyed Panzerkampfwagen Tiger II Ausf. B (Königstiger) (Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-721-0398-21A) Tiger II Ausf. B  Königstiger, Normandy, France, June 1944. The German Tiger II was a heavy tank with the official designation of Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, often shortened to Tiger B.  The ordnance inventory designation was Sd.Kfz. 182. (Sd.Kfz. 267 and 268 for command … Read more

The Canadian Army Order of Battle in the Second World War: 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade, 1943-1945

The 1st Canadian Tank Brigade was formed on 4 February 1941. The Ontario Regiment and The Three Rivers Regiment were transferred from the incomplete 1st Canadian Armoured Division to provide the nucleus of the 1st Canadian Tank Brigade in February 1941. In March, The Calgary Regiment joined the new brigade from 2nd Division. The Fort … Read more