Osprey's examination of the 'Battle of the Bulge,' which was the last major German offensive in the West during World War II (1939-1945). Three armies attacked through the Ardennes, the weakest point in the American lines, and almost broke through. This title describes the planning of the attack and the course of events, including the defence of Bastogne and the heroic delaying actions fought by GIs supposed to be in a 'quiet' sector of the front. In spite of serious American disadvantages, Hitler's offensive was stopped. James Arnold explains exactly how this was achieved, and how Germany's last hopes of victory were finally put to rest.
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Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.
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James R Arnold is an established author who has contributed to numerous military publications. James spent his formative years in Europe and used the opportunity to study the sites of historic battlefields. He has many published books to his credit, covering topics such as the Napoleonic campaigns and the battles and armies of the American Civil War. James lives in Virginia, USA.
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This review is from: Ardennes 1944: Hitler's last gamble in the West (Campaign) (Paperback)
In the usual Campaign series format, highlights from the book are the topological maps in 3D and the uniforms and equipment sketches. (These drawings actually come from other Osprey series, such as WARRIORS, MEN AT ARMS, or ELITE.) The historical treatment is not too deep (the book isn't that long!) but gives a nice overview of the whole "battle of the Bulge".You could also get ARNHEM 1944 and NORMANDY 1944, from the same series, to complete your collection about that year of WWII.
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The Normandy breakout and subsequent blitzkrieg across north-western Europe ended when the Allies confronted the concrete fortifications of the West Wall along the German border. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twin villages, panzer corps, assault guns, panzer division, fighting withdrawal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
National Archives, Armored Division, Sixth Panzer Army, Army Military History Institute, Fifth Panzer Army, Schnee Eifel, First Army, Losheim Gap, Third Army, Battle of the Bulge, Seventh Army, Team Cherry, Baraque de Fraiture, First World War, Panzer Lehr Division, American Army, Parachute Division, River Our, West Wall, Cavalry Group, Lieutenant General Omar Bradley, Military Archive, Research Services, River Meuse, Skyline Drive New!
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The Normandy breakout and subsequent blitzkrieg across north-western Europe ended when the Allies confronted the concrete fortifications of the West Wall along the German border. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twin villages, panzer corps, assault guns, panzer division, fighting withdrawal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
National Archives, Armored Division, Sixth Panzer Army, Army Military History Institute, Fifth Panzer Army, Schnee Eifel, First Army, Losheim Gap, Third Army, Battle of the Bulge, Seventh Army, Team Cherry, Baraque de Fraiture, First World War, Panzer Lehr Division, American Army, Parachute Division, River Our, West Wall, Cavalry Group, Lieutenant General Omar Bradley, Military Archive, Research Services, River Meuse, Skyline Drive New!
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- The Battle of the Bulge by Charles B. MacDonald on page 4, and Back Matter
- Battle of the Bulge (-50th Anniversary) by Turner Publishing in Back Matter
- The Battle of the Bulge by Hugh Cole in Back Matter
- Battle of the Bulge by John Pimlott in Back Matter
- A Time for Trumpets: The Untold Story of the Battle of the Bulge by Charles B. MacDonald in Back Matter
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