The tank in question is WW2 King Tiger tank No 124 which was lost in combat in August 1944 during the retreat towards Paris. This has involved having it officially valued for £2 million, and even now that figure may increase as more valuations are discussed. Over 2,000 were produced, while the 90 mm guns of the American M36 tank destroyer-later of the M26 Pershing-also demonstrated a capable counterthreat.Experts have confirmed that the famous “lost” King Tiger Tank No 124 is to be insured for £2 million by Lloyds of London it can be revealed.įollowing a final decision by the French courts in 2021 the ownership of the 65 ton WW2 monster has been resolved and the new owners have an obligation to make sure that the tank is fully insured. The 17-pounder gun, mounted on the Sherman Firefly and some M10 tank destroyers, was the British answer to the Tiger problem and could effectively penetrate their armor. Later came the SU-85, which could effectively knock out Tigers from a greater distance. The Soviets also developed the 85 mm anti-tank gun, which was mounted on the ferociously mass-produced T-34s to form the T-34-85. They were highly effective at destroying enemy Tigers.
Soon, the Tiger had to face the powerful IS-2 and the ISU-152-armed with powerful 122 mm and 152 mm armaments, respectively. Of course, there were numerous considerations to take into account-terrain, weather conditions, nature of the defense or attack, and so on-but here are some of the Allies' key principles and responses to overcome the Tiger menace: Fresh tactics required nerves of steel, while others called for a steady hand and pinpoint accuracy.
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