Ardennes 1944

Name: Ardennes 1944
Author: Antony Beevor
ISBN: 9780241975152

by Antony Beevor

ISBN: 9780241975152

Published: 2016

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From the bestselling author of Stalingrad, Berlin and D-Day comes the story of the German's ill-fated final stand. 'Rich in detail and drama. Enthralling' Mail on Sunday ______________ On 16 December, 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. American troops, taken by surprise, found themselves fighting two panzer armies. Belgian civilians fled, justifiably afraid of German revenge. Panic spread even to Paris. While many American...

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