And that required about equal forces on both sides. Of course, the concept of tank ace is the one of a 'tank killer' in one-on-one engagement. On that account, German superiority is crushing. By default, the same rules of 5 confirmed "kills" apply. A single tank battle, in any conflict, past and present, can saw an ace emerge. There is no wonder why the concept was soon extended to tanks, and that is not proper to WW2. However after 1943 there was no chance another submarine ace would emerge as the attrition rate was tremendous. Inexistant in ww1, it was refined after the end of the "golden era" just after USA entered the war, and late to apply basic protection. The concept of submarine ace however was rarer as ASW warfare became more lethal. Probably one of the most famous was Lothar Von Arnaud de la Periere, but soon Kretschmer and Prien emerged as well during ww2. "Aces" also existed in submarines, also emerging during ww1. Of course, aces were a gift for the Goebbel's propaganda. Hans-Ulrich Rudel for example was the absolute tank killer, flying a Stuka which claimed 800 vehicles (and about 519 tanks), even. To put things in perspective, this was the equivalent of 17 average soviet squadrons. It is certainly not at random that WW2 cumulated far more victories, especially the aces of the Luftwaffe, such as Erich Hartmann and his 352 Victories. In both cases, the axis had an advantage, between veterans of the Legion Condor and those of the IJN. WW2 of course spanned more years, and in addition the interwar conflicts saw new aces appearing: The Spanish civil war and the Chinese invasion for example. ![]() ![]() They were the superstars of their day, also having influence on new fighter planes design. Parachute was not yet mandatory, and the narrow front and intensive attrition rate (with up to five missions daily) prevented more victories.īut the 'ace legend' was born. However life expectancy was rather short. The best ace of WW1 was of course Von Richtofen with 80 victories. The first ace emerged in 1915 with the birth of dogfighting and maintained by the need for propaganda on both sides: Adolphe Pégoud was the first registered "ace" with five points on the card, as the rule of five confirmed victories became a standard. Between alerts and missions, fighter pilots used to wait and play card as a favorite passtime. ![]() When looking for a Rioja, keep your eyes out for a ‘Reserva.’ It’s well worth it! And, this Beronia Rioja Reserva is another fine example of a Behind the Cork™ - Wine of the Week that’s attainable and affordable.The term was indeed born during the great war. This is a really nice Rioja from Beronia that pairs well with red meats, game and roasts. The Graciano adds tannin and colored, while the tiny splash of Mazuelo also adds tannin and a hint of acidity. While the nice fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry are notable from the Tempranillo, the oak aging adds nuances of smokiness and vanilla. In the Rioja region, the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja, ensures that these quality requirements are met. This Beronia Rioja Reserva spent 20 months in oak barrels with American staves and French caps. Carignan).īeing a ‘Reserva’ in Rioja means that this wine is required to be aged for at least one year in oak and then spend two years in the bottle before being sold. This Rioja from Beronia is produced with 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano (known as Morrastel in Languedoc) and 1% Mazuelo (a.k.a.
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