Battle of the Aces: Hartmann vs. Marseille
Perfekt Studios
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20m
During World War II, two ace pilots emerged and were considered unmatched for their skill and combat record. They were Erich Hartmann - highest scoring ace of all time - and Hans-Joachim Marseille - the top ace in the North African campaign. A common debate is whether Marseille - despite having half the number of victories as Hartmann - was technically a better pilot. We take a look at this claim.
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