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Ardennes 1944: Hitler's last gamble in the West
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Ardennes 1944: Hitler's last gamble in the West
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Arnold
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| Series | Campaign |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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| Category/Genre | Second world war |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780850459593
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| Classifications | Dewey:940.5421 |
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| Illustrations |
79 b/w; 19 col
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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| Publication Date |
27 September 1990 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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 - and almost broke through. This title describes the planning of the attack and the course of events, including the defence of Bastogne and the heroic delaying actions fought by GIs supposed to be in a 'quiet' sector of the front. In spite of serious American disadvantages Hitler's offensive was stopped. James Arnold explains exactly how this was achieved, and how Germany's last hopes of victory were finally put to rest. Campaigns 5, 24, 74 and 75 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Into the Reich'.
Author Biography
James R Arnold is an established author who has contributed to numerous military publications. James spent his formative years in Europe and used the opportunity to study the sites of historic battlefields. He has many published books to his credit, covering topics such as the Napoleonic campaigns and the battles and armies of the American Civil War. James lives in Virginia, USA.
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