Max and Moritz, Retreat from the Donets, Russia, July to September 1943 by David Pentland. [Original Drawing]

DP0122P. Max and Moritz, Retreat from the Donets, Russia, July to September 1943 by David Pentland.

After the battle of Kursk, Heavy Tank Battalion 503 Tiger Is were divided into small groups to protect and support infantry units as they retreated from the Donets river line. A typical example was the team of Rubbel (Max) and Rippl (Moritz) who for several weeks acting independently fended off pursuing Soviet armoured units. Their success was in no small part due to the skill of Rippls gunner, Kurt Knispel.

Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.

Original pencil drawing by David Pentland.

Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)