How many tanks was Wittmann claimed to have destroyed within 15 minutes?
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14
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Answer
During the Battle of Villers-Bocage on 13 June 1944, German Tiger I tank commander Michael Wittmann was credited with destroying 14 Allied tanks in 15 minutes. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful tank commanders of World War II.
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