The term "Panzer ace" has become prominent in contemporary popular culture, especially in the United States or as part of the uncritical portrayal of the Waffen-SS in English-language militaria and popular history works. The term is featured prominently in English translations of the works by German fiction author Franz Kurowski. His ahistorical biographical Panzer Aces series focuses on highly decorated tank commanders, such as Michael Wittmann and Franz Bäke.