Did the Ferdinand/Elefant Ever Serve On the Western Front?

[Frank Frey]

I was curious as to whether or not the Ferdinand/Elefant ever served in NW Europe?

[dadlamassu]

They were used in Italy but their weight limited their employment on Italian roads and bridges.  A very few were employed in the defence of Berlin from January 1945.

[V]

I have one book that mentions three in the West during 1945 against the British... Would have to find it and check the sources.

[panzerfaust200]

PzJager Abt 71 based in fallingbostel had 2x Elefants and 2x 88mm Pak43

they supported Mar.Fus.Btl.2 of the German 2nd Marine Inf.Div
SE of Rethem in April 1945

[V]

PzJager Abt 71 based in fallingbostel had 2x Elefants and 2x 88mm Pak43

they supported Mar.Fus.Btl.2 of the German 2nd Marine Inf.Div
SE of Rethem in April 1945

Thats the one!

Mentioned in 'No triumphant procession' a superb book on the fighting around Rethem.

[Phil Robinson]

I was about to consider a trip up the loft as its been bugging me too. As you say a superb book, one that should be on every WWII enthusiasts to read list.

[panzerfaust200]

That's the book!