Tiger vs Comet: The Ultimate WWII Tank Duel

Five years of war. Two tanks meet in the German forest. One legendary battle – Tiger vs Comet. The Tiger was a proven fighter on the battlefield. With thick armour and a powerful 88mm gun, not Allied crew wanted to come face-to-face with this beast. The Comet was the new kid on the block – the latest in British tank technology. Mobility had been improved and the HV 77mm gun could deal out plenty of punishment. This is the story of a fascinating and dangerous moment in time – one of the last duels between the brilliant Comet and the fearsome Tiger. Want something else to watch? Check out our video on The Mighty Meteor, over on ⁨@TankMuseumWorkshop⁩ ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18RWZS6qyfA If you're seeing this, why not leave a comment telling us what you think of the Tiger and Comet tanks – which is your favourite? Interested in learning about tanks? Subscribe to The Tank Museum and enjoy hours of FREE tank content at your fingertips. And if you're a real Tank Nut, why not consider becoming a channel member or joining our community on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/tankmuseum Looking for some amazing gifts for the tank nut in your life? We have a range of amazing Tiger and Comet products available! Shop our wide range of tank products at our online shop https://tankmuseumshop.org/ 00:00 | Introduction 00:42 | The Last Tiger 04:55 | The Rise and Fall of the Kampfgruppen 06:40 | The British Armour 07:52 | Tiger v Comet 13:08 | April 13th 1945 This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé. In this film, join Chris Copson as he tells the story of one of the last tank duels of the Second World War. On one side, the Tiger. With its 88mm gun and almost impenetrable armour, it had inspired fear in many Allied tank crews. But on the other side, the Brits were prepared with the latest in tank technology – the Comet. Both were imposing sights on the late WWII battlefield, but who would come out on top in the depths of the Essel Forest? Want to learn more about the Tiger and Comet tanks? Here are some of the sources we used to make this film: Battleground, Zaloga (Ed), Osprey, 2011. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Comet, Fletcher, 2017 Encyclopaedia of British and American Tanks of WW II, Chamberlain and Ellis, Cassell 2014. Encyclopaedia of German Tanks of WWII, Chamberlain and Doyle, Cassell 2011. Support The Tank Museum! - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/tankmuseum - Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@thetankmuseum/community - Friends: https://tankmuseum.org/support-us/friends-of-the-tank-museum - Online Shop: https://tankmuseumshop.org/ - Workshops Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TankMuseumWorkshop #tankmuseum