Ardennes 1944: Hitlers Last Gamble

On 16 December 1944, Hitler launched his 'last gamble' in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes on the Belgian/German border. Although Hitler's 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. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in western Europe. In January 1945, when the Red Army launched its onslaught towards Berlin, the once-feared German war machine was revealed to be broken beyond repair. The Ardennes was the battle which finally broke the Wehrmacht.

Title - Ardennes 1944: Hitlers Last Gamble

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Author - Antony Beevor

ISBN 13 - 9780670918645

Imprint - Viking

Publisher - Penguin Books Ltd

Date Published - 21/05/2015

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 162 x 240 x 42mm

Weight - 822 g

Languages - English