Bibliograph

Ardennes 1944, Hitler's last gamble, Antony Beevor

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Ardennes 1944, Hitler's last gamble, Antony Beevor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-434) and index

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mapsplatesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ardennes 1944

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

906816704

Responsibility statement

Antony Beevor

Sub title

Hitler's last gamble

Summary

"On December, 16, 1944, Hitler launched his last gamble in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes. He believed he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp, then force the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. Many were exultant at the prospect of striking back. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in western Europe."--Book jacket

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