| − | Many commanders like Michael Wittmann and Otto Carius considered the Tiger I the best tank they ever commanded. From the start, the Tiger I tanks were separated into heavy or ''Schwere'' units. Commanders reported from both fronts that the enemy had no tank to match the firepower or survivability of the Tiger I. Using proper tactics, many enemy tanks were taken out at distances far beyond the enemy’s capability to defend itself. Approximately 1,350 Tiger I heavy tanks, including prototypes, were produced. In August 1944, production was ended in favor of the [[King Tiger Tank]]. | + | Many high-scoring commanders like Michael Wittmann and Otto Carius considered the Tiger I the best tank they ever commanded. From the start, the Tiger I tanks were separated into heavy or ''Schwere'' units. Commanders reported from both fronts that the enemy had no tank to match the firepower or survivability of the Tiger I. Using proper tactics, many enemy tanks were taken out at distances far beyond the enemy’s capability to defend itself. Approximately 1,350 Tiger I heavy tanks, including prototypes, were produced. In August 1944, production was ended in favor of the [[King Tiger Tank]]. |