David Pentland military art print of Ernst
Barkmann, (panther tank) Barkmann's Corner, Saint Lo, Normandy
published by Cranston Fine Arts.
Night Drive to Manhay, Barkmann in the Ardennes, 24th December
1944 by David Pentland Oberscharfuhrer Ernst Barkmann in Panther 401 accidentally found
himself as the spearhead of the 2nd SS Panzer Division's night assault
on the crossroads at Manhay. Initially mistaking a lone Sherman of
US 7th Armoured Division as that of his own commander, he pulled
alongside the enemy tank, and only realised his mistake when he noticed
it's unusual red interior lights. In a brief close quarter fight
he managed to destroy the M4 with the Panther's anti-personnel mortar (Panzergranate).
He then proceeded along the moonlit forest roads past a succession of
surprised American units to Manhay and on towards Liege, having left
several destroyed vehicles in his wake. His appearance caused
havoc in the US defences, culminating in a rout.
Barkmanns Corner by David Pentland Ernst Barkmann's (Das Reich, 2nd SS Panzer Division) famous day long
solo engagement against an American Armoured breakthrough towards St.
Lo, Normandy, 26th July 1944. Second in the series of German Tank
prints.
Barkmann's Stand, by David Pentland. Ernst Barkmann of the Das Reich 2nd SS panzer Division holds
his position near St lo, Normandy 26th July 1944. against an American
Armoured breakthrough.
