How One Gunner’s “Suicidal Angle” Knocked Out a Panzer From 50 Meters Away 🔥🎯

What does it take to stop a German Panzer tank at point-blank range—when your orders say it’s suicide?
In this gripping World War II documentary, we follow the incredible true-to-history story of Sergeant Eli Hawkins, an American anti-tank gunner who faced overwhelming odds during the catastrophic Battle of Kasserine Pass in February 1943. With his unit collapsing around him and a Panzer IV bearing down just 50 meters away, Hawkins made a decision that defied military doctrine, defied reason—and changed everything.
From the burning sands of Tunisia to the steel thunder of armored warfare, this 50-minute cinematic narrative explores one moment of impossible courage: a single shot fired at a suicidal angle that destroyed a tank—and inspired a turning point in the mindset of American troops.
Key themes:
First encounters between American forces and the elite German Afrika Korps
The raw fear and chaos of armored warfare in North Africa
A personal journey from inexperience to battlefield legend
The evolution of American anti-tank tactics after early defeats
The human side of war: fear, instinct, decision
Based on true events and grounded in historical detail, this film dramatizes one of WWII’s most overlooked yet emotionally powerful confrontations—where survival wasn’t just about firepower, but about daring to fire when everything said not to.
Includes rare context on the M1 57mm anti-tank gun, the Panzer IV, and the real terrain of the Kasserine Pass.
Tell us in the comments:
Would you have fired? Or would you have waited for a better shot?
Disclaimer: This video is a fictional narrative inspired by the historical setting of WW II. Characters, events, and dialogues are created for storytelling purposes and do not depict real individuals or incidents. This content is intended for entertainment and creative education only.