What is a consensus among historians about Wittmann?
His tank kills were understated
His bravery was unparalleled
His tank kills were overstated
He did not deserve the title 'Panzer Ace
Answer
The consensus among historians is that Michael Wittmann's tank kills were overstated. It is believed that he was credited with a number of kills that he did not actually make, and that his kill count was inflated by Nazi propaganda. This has led to some historians questioning his overall reputation as a tank ace.
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