The battle of the bulge book

The battle of the bulge, also known as the ardennes counteroffensive, was the last major german offensive campaign on the western front during world war ii, and took place from 16 december 1944 to 25 january 1945. The battle of the bulge is much more complex than the 1965 movie of the same name would have have a. In the osprey series are some good bulge books too, battle of the bulge 1944 part 1 and 2 written by steven zaloga. Battle of the bulge, popular name in world war ii for the german counterattack in the ardennes, dec. The prizewinning historian and bestselling author of dday, stalingrad, and the battle of arnhem reconstructs the battle of the bulge in this. A graphic history of allied victory in the ardennes, 19441945 zenith graphic histories by wayne vansant oct 1, 2014 4. Thus began the long, hard slog of a battle that was nicknamed by. How the generals tanks turned the tide at bastogne, in which he tells the story of general pattons charge into the belgian. Another big book id recommend is the us official history, the battle of the bulge by hugh m cole. The first was an excellent little book, the damned engineers, 1970, by janice holt giles, followed by the bitter woods, 1969, by john s. Digital battle of the bulge ebook warlord games ltd. Like many great endeavors, the facts90,000 allied casualties, 340 german tanks behind a division coordinated assaultdo little to tell the story. Rouben mamoulian collection library of congress grades 68.

The best single book on the battle of the bulge i have ever encountered is hitlers last gamble by t. The first was an excellent little book, the damned engineers, 1970, by janice holt giles. On the 16th of december, 1944, in the frozen forests of the ardennes, the german army attacked american allied forces, launching a final bid to turn the tide of world war ii. Next to merriams dark december, tolands account was really the first book to take on the battle of the bulge in a manner that was enjoyable to read, while at the same time being informative. In this first volume of the liberation trilogy, rick atkinson shows why no modern learner can understand the ultimate victory of the allied powers without a grasp of the great drama that unfolded in north africa in 1942 and 1943. The battle of the bulge audiobook by rick atkinson. The battle of the bulge, sometimes known as hitlers last desperate gamble, was a massive german offensive beginning in december of 1944. Best book on the bulge battle wargames boardgamegeek. Aug 18, 2018 as a wwii and history buff, i can say i have read several accounts of the battle. He has also served as a consultant on many battle of the bulge films and documentaries. A regular in the 11th hussars, antony beevor served in germany and england. This photoguide covers the champs scenario in the rapid fire battle of the bulge book.

Patton at the battle of the bulge audiobook by leo. However, most books, documentaries and especially movies are either pointed or simply inaccurate in my opinion. A loyal army of sled dog teams up with an unlikely pair of kids to help allied forces win the battle of the bulge in the fifth book in this actionpacked middle grade series. The one standing order that general middleton gave general mcauliffe before leaving bastogne on the morning of 19 december was. List of books and articles about battle of the bulge online research.

Thus began the long, hard slog of a battle that was nicknamed by the media as the battle of the bulge. The battle of the bulge began as a crushing counteroffensive that took the allies by complete surprise. This was reprinted in the usa fairly recently and has been available at low cost. The battle of the bulge, true stories from the men and women who survived. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation by rick.

List of books and articles about battle of the bulge online. Ii the americans the americans, vol 2 by roland gaul and these two new volumes offer new insights into the events of one of the fiercest battles of world war ii. The author tracks troop movements and positioning throughout the long conflict, while accounting for decisions made on the field, in the war room, and all the way up the chain of command to gen. Beevors books have hitherto gained less celebrity and sales success in the us than they deserve, but ardennes 1944 may be the one to change that. Allied and axis commands and armies engaged in the battle of the bulge viii. The german high command estimated that they lost between 81,834 and 98,024 men in the bulge between 16 december 1944 and 28 january 1945. Danny parkers battle of the bulge is reccommendable but hitlers ardennes offensive by the same author gives the german view of the battle of the bulge and is a great read especially because of this different point of view. Scholar, lecturer, historian, consultant, author of several books, and the field guide battle of the bulge in luxembourg, roland has led many tours in the ardennes over his 25 years as a guide for international audiences. Andie tong boss the alaskan husky is parachuting into the middle of a snowstorm. From new york times bestseller mimi jean pamfiloff comes battle of the bulge, book four of the ohellno series.

Patton at the battle of the bulge audiobook by leo barron. Leo barron talked about his book patton at the battle of the bulge. The gallery is included in anthony tuckerjones new book armoured warfare in the battle of the bulge, a gruesome yet forthright account of the conflict winston churchill described as. I recognized the monogram m3 halftrack in particular, and can vividly remember the page showing the malmedy massacre. Ardennes 1944, or the battle of the bulge, is squarely focused on this critical world war ii battle spanning august 1944 to april 1945. Feb 04, 2018 the battle of the bulge, sometimes known as hitlers last desperate gamble, was a massive german offensive beginning in december of 1944. But the real meaning of this battle, and this book, is broader than this conflict alone.

Popular battle of the bulge books showing 150 of 115 the longest winter. It was launched through the densely forested ardennes region of wallonia in eastern belgium, northeast france, and luxembourg, towards the end of the war in europe. From the heroic resistance in the ardennes against numerically superior nazi forces by the us 106th division to general pattons brilliant manoeuvres, the campaign was filled with moments of tension, bravery and genius, as it represented the last gasp of. Continuing to the south, visit diekirch and the national military museum of luxembourg, which was founded by our guide, roland gaul. This book is not a retelling of the battle of the bulge and many of the most famous participants are not even mentioned here. Loss and redemption at st vith closes a gap in the record of the battle of the bulge by recounting the exploits of the 7th armored division in a way that no other study has. Im a worldfamous swimmer from australia, best known for three things. Patton at the battle of the bulge book red hill cutlery. Album we were soldiers original motion picture score. Battle of the bulge the liberation trilogy, by rick atkinson. Recommend the best books about battle of bulge wwii forums.

Both generals felt that the enemy needed bastogne and the entrance it afforded to a wider complex of roads leading west. Battle of the bulge had its world premiere on december 16, 1965, the 21st anniversary of the titular battle. The first was an excellent little book, the damned engineers, 1970, by janice holt giles, followed. Oct 04, 2019 the best single book on the battle of the bulge i have ever encountered is hitlers last gamble by t.

Battle of the bulge is a fastpaced ww2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation. I cant recall the exact website but the most accurate. Ardennes 1944 offers fresh insight into the battle of the bulge. Events after it will be related in the last offensive, now in preparation. Most accounts of the battle of the bulge give shortshrift to the interval during which the german forward progress stopped and the american counterattack began. The battle of the bulge a complete account of the final offensive of the german army in world war ii. Battle of the bulge is a 1965 american widescreen epic war film produced in spain, directed by ken annakin, and starring henry fonda, robert shaw, telly savalas, robert ryan, dana andrews, and charles bronson. The liberation of europe and the destruction of the third reich is a story of courage and enduring triumph, of calamity and miscalculation. In battle of the bulge, scenarios have a time limit with several semihistorical events affecting your conduct of operations in different ways. New book shows bloody reality of the battle of the bulge. Most accounts of the battle of the bulge give shortshrift to the interval during which the german forward progress stopped and the american counterattack. It was a picture book about the battle of the bulge, illustrated with photos of dioramas of the battle, made with 1. List of books and articles about battle of the bulge.

The battle of the bulge the battle of the bulge provides a complete account of the final offensive push of the german army in world war ii. More than a million men fought in what is also known as the battle of the ardennes. Some of the following books were written by veterans who fought in the battle of the bulge. If unable to order a book or you need additional information contact. This museum tells the story of the battle of the bulge within the story of luxembourgs own military history. The best way to order a book, whether you do it online or in the bookstore, is provide the isbn and the title of the book. Eisenhower, bradley, and the class the stars fell on. The battle of the bulge was the bloodiest battle for u. The battle of the bulge and the epic story of world war iis most decorated platoon hardcover. As an army dog, its her job to bring supplies to allied troops during the battle of the bulge. The hard fighting that preceded the battle of the bulge has been recounted in two volumes, the siegfried line campaign, and dr. The battle of the bulge took place in december 1944, after adolf hitler launched a surprise blitzkrieg against allied forces in northwest europe. Battle of the bulge the revolution trilogy, by rick atkinson.

As a wwii and history buff, i can say i have read several accounts of the battle. The battle of the bulge and the epic story of world war iis most decorated platoon by alex ker. Every book ive read about the battle of the bulge is complicated and confusing because it was such a massive and chaotic battle with a cast of several hundred thousand americans. The battle of the bulge campaign book is divided into easy sections that take a brief look at a particular historical time frame, the combatants involved including any special characters that made an appearance then move on to introduce the special bolt action scenario, with any special rule or new units clearly explained, along with the.

Champs the last and most determined attempt by german forces to break through the american cordon protecting bastogne, the battle for champs was fought on christmas day 1944 across snow. Refer to the scenario and the battle map on pages 33 37. Battle of the bulge the national wwii museum new orleans. Americans would read their newspapers, listen to their radios, and flock to newsreels in movie houses for the latest reports from the battle of the bulge, where so many of their cousins, uncles, sons, husbands, and fathers were fighting. He has had a number of books published and his book stalingrad was awarded. Nov 19, 2019 a loyal army of sled dog teams up with an unlikely pair of kids to help allied forces win the battle of the bulge in the fifth book in this actionpacked middle grade series. The battle of the bulge is much more complex than the 1965 movie of the same name would have have a viewer believe. Mar 06, 2019 the gallery is included in anthony tuckerjones new book armoured warfare in the battle of the bulge, a gruesome yet forthright account of the conflict winston churchill described as.