Ardennes 1944 - Hitler's last gamble in the West

Informationen zum Autor James Arnold Klappentext The 'Battle of the Bulge' was the last major German offensive in the West. 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. Campaigns 5, 24, 74 and 75 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Into the Reich'. Zusammenfassung Featuring maps and archive photography, this is a detailed look into the 'Battle of the Bulge', the final major German offensive in the West. Inhaltsverzeichnis Background to Crisis: the Plan is Born The Opposing Forces Assault Breakthrough Race to Bastogne The Defence of St Vith The Defence of Bastogne To the Meuse Conclusion The Battlefield Today Chronology A Guide to Further Reading Wargaming Ardennes 1944

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Arnold, James R. Arnold, Arnold James
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780850459593
• ISBN: 978-0-85045-959-3
• Pagine: 96
• Dimensioni: 182 mm x 246 mm x 10 mm
• Serie: Osprey Military Campaign S.; Campaign; Osprey Military Campaign S.
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Europe, European History, Warfare & defence, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Battles & campaigns, Modern warfare, c 1940 to c 1949, Battles and campaigns