29 Panzer Regiment at Tikhvin*
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Date: Late November 1941*                     
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Battle Type: German assault versus Russian defend*
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Design: CB Blackard*
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Background:  German Kurt Knispel is considered the most successful tank soldier of the Second World War.  He fought in virtually every type of tank, serving as loader, gunner, and finally as commander.  Knispel's career ended with his death on April 29, 1945 while commanding a King Tiger.  Even though Knispel was credited with 168 kills, he was never awarded the Knight's Cross.*
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Battle Description: This scenario focuses on the period when Knispel served as a gunner in a Mark IV with 3rd Company, 29th Panzer Regiment, 12th Panzer Division near Tikhvin on the eastern front.*
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Source: Kurowski, Panzer Aces 2, pp. 178-83

