North african campaign flying ace autograph books history online fighter pilot german army luftwaffe world war. The books flowed nicely with excellent reflections of combat tactics and the men under their command. Otto carius may 1922 24 january was a german tank commander. I have read several books from stackpole and found them well written and edited. The most common disney autograph book material is cotton. One 8x10 signed photo of carius in the white uniform, one 8x10 colour lithographfrom the special edition ryton book, signed by him. He also authored a book about his wartime experiences called tigers in the mud, which was released in 1960. Autograph collecting in america did not begin in earnest until about 1815. Listen to your favorite songs from autographs by otto graf now. Otto carius meine dienstzeit delux edition in slipcase 90th. What to do with signed, personalized books unclutterer.
Decades old autograph books filled with charming verses lead a couple on an adventure to return the treasures to their owner. He survived the fighting and after the war, he opened a pharmacy called tigerapotheke, that exists to this day. Ottos mission was simple, shoot every russian tank he could find, right in the face. During wwii he destroyed well over 150 enemy tanks, making him the 2nd ranking panzer ace after kurt knispel. Get the best deal for collectible military autographs from the largest online selection at. Oberleutnant otto carius, october 1944, became the youngest. It is estimated that during the war, carius crew managed to knock out 150 enemy vehicles and many more soft targets and at guns. Otto carius and the greatest shot ever taken in a tank.
Knispel had a tattoo, a goatee, and longer than regulation hair, but spite all of that he was well liked by his fellow soldiers and his skills were never matched. Heatonlewis books future book projects autographed books sold by the. Out of all the tips, these are our favourite 10 for autographhunting at the disney parks. I put off getting one of his autographed books for far too long. We came across a brilliant article by cheapskate princess, whos collected loads of tips for meeting the characters at disney world and getting them to sign your disney autograph book. Tigers in the mudsigned by otto cariuspanzer ace otto carius was one of historys top tank aces and a recipient of the knights cross with oakleaves. Otto carius was a german tank commander in the army of nazi germany during world war ii. The template contains front and back covers and inside sheets which. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The combat career of german panzer commander otto carius stackpole military history series paperback august 1, 2003. The book is filled with detailed photos and illustrations of his numerous medals, decorations and documents and includes a transcript of an interview with otto carius about his time in the military. S012 copy of a wartime photo card of german wwii korvettenkapitan otto kretschner, the most successful uboat comman. Personally, if i am buying a second hand book, i am buying it to read, so any autographs or dedications would get no more than a oh, look at that as i flick past it to get to the words i bought it for.
New art print of signed wwii photo 8 12 x 11 otto carius. Autograph book definition is a book with blank pages for people to sign. Barbara ericksonlondon signed autograph 3x6 cut from litho lockheed p38 psa. Warrior profile ace tanker otto carius news war thunder. Otto carius 27 may 1922 24 january 2015, had 150 enemy tanks and. One 1 5 x 7 inch x 18 cm colorized photo print signed by otto carius, famous german tiger i commander of wwii.
Otto carius was a german tanker ace of ww2, fighting on the panzer 38t, tiger. Please use the contact can only answer questions regarding the operation of pharmacies. Berlin ap otto carius, a world war ii german panzer ace credited with destroying more than 150 enemy tanks, mostly on the eastern front, has died at 92. I have for sale a large grouping of postwar letters, book labels, signed photos of otto carius. Otto carius was one of the most successful panzer commanders ever to take a tiger tank into battle, destroying some 150 tanks and being decorated with the oakleaves to the knights cross. His pharmacy, the tiger pharmacy, is still running today. Otto carius was a german tanker ace of ww2, fighting on the panzer 38t, tiger and finally the jagdtiger. Childhood memories return with longlost autograph books. Military artist and publisher uwe feist has produced a special book as a tribute to german tiger tank ace oberleutnant otto carius. Find german tanks from a vast selection of autographs. We ask for your understanding that due to the advanced age and health condition of mr. From the earliest artist signatures of ancient greece to the signors of the declaration of the independence, historical autographs add an air of authenticity to documents and create a tangible connection to our shared past. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about disney autograph book. Otto carius was born on the 27th of may, 1922, in zweibrucken, germany.
An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. Splendid books they were in their day, bound in rich morocco and gold, and often containing contributions from scott, moore, montgomery and praed. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. The first major autograph collector in the united states was william b. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book is more than just a series of detailed battle stories. Many of historys greatest moments have been commemorated with an autograph. This earresistibly cute book can be used to collect signatures from all your favorite disney stars and characters. But not before you transform an ordinary sketchbook into a mickey autograph book. This is a fantastic copy of of his excelent autobiography, tigers in the mud. Otto carius 27 may 1922 24 january 2015 was a german tank commander in the.
Frank otto, signed abebooks abebooks shop for books. Otto carius, no inquiries about his war experiences or autograph requests can be answered by email. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for certified original collectable military autographs. A history of autograph collecting the raab collection. This is a wonderful venue to be able to share our love of. Otto carius then and now page 2 axis history forum. The book also contains excerpts from his book tiger im schlamm first edition.
Otto carius kc ol 150 vics panzer ace a unique exhibition case. During november of 1943, a german tank ace called otto carius was tasked with commanding a platoon of tiger tanks near the belarusian city of vitebsk. Sprague, a friend of jared sparks and a tutor to members of the washington family near mount vernon. Oberleutnant otto carius, october 1944, became the youngest reserve officer in the wehrmacht to receive the oak leaves issue nr. Otto carius served on the eastern front and took part in the furious battles for the narva bridgehead in estonia. Find great deals on ebay for otto carius and otto carius signed. The autograph is on the original promo photo, not on the copy. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Carius served with schwere panzerabteilung 502, and. Prepare an autograph book to carry with you when you see famous people. Carius served with schwere panzerabteilung 502, and destroyed more than 150 tanks during. The oneofakind special authentically signed leaflet page was a great bonus.
Whether you already have the meine dienstzeit book in your collection or are just a fan of otto carius, this autographed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Tigers in the mud is a very clean as in little guts and bloodspill memoir of otto carius combat career. Michael wittman i and ii, and otto carius, tigers in the mud.
Tigers in the mud otto carius the 2nd heavy panzer battalion 502 before narva and dvinsk autographed the war memoirs of otto carius. His approach is very personal, as he talks about what he sees, does and feels. He is considered a panzer ace credited with destroying more than 150 enemy tanks, mostly on the eastern front. Otto carius 1922 2015 was a german tank commander in the army of germany during world war ii. Otto carius meine dienstzeit standard edition otto carius, uwe feist on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. This book has more flaws then any other i have ever read. Bundesarchiv, bild 146197906406 ccbysa you are free. The book also contains excerpts from his book tiger im schlamm first edition printed 1960. At the age of 23 knispel had more tank kills than michael wittmann, ernst barkmann, johannes bolter, or otto carius.
There are four medal of honor winners autographs along with four flying tiger aces autographs. Autograph book definition of autograph book by merriam. Otto carius public figure, public figure type facebook. Special kurt knispel, the tank legend news war thunder. Carius is considered a panzer ace credited with destroying more than 150 enemy tanks, mostly on the eastern front. Historical autographs for sale at online auction rare. Soon after graduating from high school, world war 2 broke out, and carius volunteered for the infantry. Most of the action takes place on the relentless eastern front. He was a recipient of the knights cross of the iron cross with oak leaves.
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