The Battle of the Bulge

Since the Normandy landings, the Allied forces continued to grow, repelling the Germans further and further. But in September 1944, Hitler saw an opportunity to direct a counter-attack. His plan was simple: targeting the poorly-defended Belgian Ardennes to seize the port of Antwerp and divide the opposing army. Therefore, on 16th December, at around 5:30am, the attack was orchestrated and one of the most important battles of World War II took place.This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about the Battle of the Bulge, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the social and political context of WWII that led to the Battle of the Bulge• Identify the commanders and leaders of the Third Reich and the Allied troops involved in the battle• Analyze the actions taken by each of the armies and how they ultimately contributed to the final Allied victoryABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture50MINUTES.COM provides the tools to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries that played a part in the history of our world and influenced how we live today.Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide the key historical information and cover an extensive range of topics, from the beginning of time to the more contemporary 20th century. These books are the perfect place to start if you want to become an expert on any aspect of world history quickly and efficiently.