just finished reading up on some tiger commanders
A guy that I've never even heard of pop's up His name is KURT KNISPEL and he was accredited with 168 confirmed kills which could even be as high as 195 (unconfirmed)

So my question and hope to spark a serious debate as to why commanders like OTTO CARIUS,MICHAEL WHITTMAN and JOHANES BOLTER are regarded (or seem to be) with higher asteem
Don't shoot me was just curious LOL

Otto Carius 150 kills
Johanes Bolter 139 kills
Michael Whittman 138 Kills

I don't know a lot about tiger aces and have only just started looking them up so if my info is wrong
I hope no harm done

Rob