Panthers vs IS 2s: A Panzer Aces Desperate Fight for Survival at Kurland Pocket

In the fall of 1944, Germany s Army Group North led by Colonel General Ferdinand Schörner found themselves stranded within Latvia s Courland Peninsula. Beneath that fragile defense line, the RedArmy had surged through the Baltic states putting immense pressure on the Army group North. Sensing the urgency, Schörner mobilized a formidable force comprising three Panzer divisions. His strategy: unleash this powerful unit against the advancing Russian forces, aiming to push through toward Memel to move south and establish a connection with Army Group Center and reinforce their position. This move marked the beginning of a series of monumental battles setting the stage for an epic struggle for control over the region. At the heart of the intense conflict stood Sergeant First Class Hermann Bix, a thirty year old Panzer ace. , ww2tanks, tankbattle, panzer