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Were Bergetigers used here?

Discussion in 'Eastern Europe February 1943 to End of War' started by KillerRekoil, Mar 11, 2009.

  1. KillerRekoil

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    Were Bergetigers used here? Just a question of interest.:cool:
     
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    What do you know of the Bergetiger?
     
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    A Tiger, evidence of one found in Anzio, fitted with a crane. Its true purpose is unknown, possibly adapted as a mine-clearing device, as it lacked the power to lift even halftracks. Here's the wiki:
    Bergetiger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
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    I highly doubt it, seeing that only one was ever recovered.

    However, if there had been more discovered in ETO then I would probably take that as evidence that they were used on the Eastern Front.

    I actually had no idea what a Bergetiger was until now :D thanks for posting about it lol
     
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    :lol: You're welcome! lol
     
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    Judging by this model and if it is correct, it could have been used as an engine replacement vehicle.

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    The Bergetiger for the Panzer Elite faction was actually a munitions-handling conversion that was used solely in Italy..
     
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