Hans-Ulrich Rudel’s workout routine on the Eastern Front in 1944

The most decorated German pilot of the war and the only recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, Rudel was credited with the destruction of 519 tanks, one battleship, one cruiser, 70 landing craft and 150 artillery emplacements. He claimed nine aerial victories and the destruction of more than 800 vehicles. He flew 2,530 ground-attack missions exclusively on the Eastern Front, usually flying the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber including the ground attack variant fitted with two 37mm cannon. If you would like to support the channel consider visiting