Peter Roberts Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I believe Barkmann used a Panther A in his renowned engagement at what has become known as Barkmanns Corner. It has been suggested that his Panther would have carried a zimmerit coating. I see Atak has two different Panther A zimmerit patterns - Early and Late. Any ideas as to which would be most likely for Barkmanns Panther? Any help appreciated Thanks Peter Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Weird I always thought it was an early Ausf G, but you are right it was an Ausf A.....Here's a profile (make of it what you will): No photos of 424 that I can find, this may be of interest: http://www.achtungpanzer.com/gen5.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks mate, yes I believe he had a couple of different Panthers. Appreciate the help but hard to distinguish the zimmerit used. I was hopeful that dates might be indicative - looks like I have more diving to do.... PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) All I can offer is what is in the book 'A Sound Like Thunder" by Denis Oliver. There is one b/w photo and a trio of illustrated Panther A profiles from Das Reich during this period - nothing specific about Barkmann. Zimmerit appears to be the simple square style, and honestly don't know the difference between early and late style. Maybe the early style from Atak, but only saying that because this allocation chart based on the Fgst.Nr. has them delivered to I./SS-Pz.Rgt. 2 of Das Reich in February 1944: http://www.panther1944.de/index.php/en/sdkfz-171-pzkpfwg-panther/truppenteile/zuordenbare-fahrgestellnummern/produktionsjahr-44 regards, Jack Edited February 15, 2018 by JackG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Thank you Jack, appreciate the contribution. Good to get some dates nailed down. PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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