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Ardennes 1944 : the battle of the Bulge / Antony Beevor.

By:

Beevor, Antony, 1946-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Viking , 2015Description: 451 p. : illus. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780670025312

Subject(s):

Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945

DDC classification:

940.5421 BEE

LOC classification:

D756.5.A7 B438 2015

Abstract: On December, 16, 1944, Hitler launched his last gamble in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes. He believed he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp, then force the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. Many were exultant at the prospect of striking back. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in western Europe.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-434) and index.

On December, 16, 1944, Hitler launched his last gamble in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes. He believed he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp, then force the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. Many were exultant at the prospect of striking back. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in western Europe.

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