The Brutal Fate of the German Panzer Aces at the End of World War II At the end of World War II, the German Panzer aces, once celebrated for their tactical brilliance and combat prowess, faced a brutal and uncertain fate. Many of these men, who had achieved legendary status for their successes on the battlefield, were caught in the chaos of Germany's collapse. As the Allied forces advanced, these highly skilled tank commanders were often taken as prisoners of war. Some were held in detention cam