Battle of the Bulge - The First 24 Hours

Product Description
Hitler's final gamble to halt the allies' advance into germany. Contains detailed descriptions of the tactical manoeuvres of each side during the first crucial 24 hours of the battle. Specially commissioned full-color maps show the areas of operations and the forces involved, while full-color artworks detail many of the tanks and armoured fighting vehicles deployed in the battle. Includes first-hand accounts of combat in the Ardennes offensive from participants on both sides. Illustrated with dramatic photographs of the Firth and Sixth Panzer Armies' attacks on American defensive positions and the retreat of the US V Corps.