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The Battle of the Bulge: Hitler's Last Gamble in the West (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
The Battle of the Bulge Hitler's Last Gamble in the West - Praeger Illustrated Military History Author:James R. Arnold 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. Hitler gambled everything in the hope that the residual strength of the German army would not only force a breakthrough, but would also split the Allied coalition in two. James Arnold des... more »cribes the planning of the attack and the course of events, including the defense of Bastogne and the heroic delaying actions fought by GIs supposedly in a 'quiet' sector of the front.« less