I was just thinking today how unique WWII is when it comes to personal military feats. A combination of having a global world war that lasted 6 years and service personnel who continued fighting until they died or the war was over created the ripe conditions.

Here are a few feats that came to mind,


Erich Hartmann - 352 confirmed air to air victories.

Hans-Joachim Marseille - 17 air to air victories in one day.

Hans-Ulrich Rudel - 519 confirmed tank kills



Which others can you guys think of?

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”