The battle of the bulge, also known as the Ardennes Campaign, was Hitler’s last counteroffensive in the West.[1] His goal was to push through and capture the port at Antwerp in Belgium.[2] Hitler believed doing so would split the Americans from the British, effectively destroying communication between the Allies and forcing them to enter into a treaty with Germany.[3] In order to achieve this, the German’s had to initiate a surprise attack on the Americans.[4]
The Germans were able to infiltrate the front lines of the American troops with English-speaking Germans wearing American uniforms.[5] These German soldiers were able to cut phone-lines, block reinforcements and capture bridges.[6] However, the biggest advantage the Germans had in
The Germans were able to infiltrate the front lines of the American troops with English-speaking Germans wearing American uniforms.[5] These German soldiers were able to cut phone-lines, block reinforcements and capture bridges.[6] However, the biggest advantage the Germans had in