By Karen Lopez

Period. 5

The Battle of the Bulge( also known as the Ardennes Offensive and the

Von Rundstedt Offensive)

It started on December 16th 1944 until the mid of January 1945

When did it happen?

It took place in France, Belgium and Luxembourg

When did it happen?

Can you find it on a map

The Ardennes, Belgium, at the Siegfried line

The allies of the U.S. were Britain and France. They were against Germany (Hitler)

Hitler wanted to break it apart so he ordered a massive attack on the American forces. (Know as the Ardennes Offensive )

Explain the U.S. and Allies strategy for the battle.

The Ardennes Offensive attack work for two days but after that Britain, America, and France counter attacked. Then the Allies had experience through the first jet bombers.

What happen?

The allies (Britain, France, and America) and Germany.

The Nazi

Who fought?

The 1st SS Panzer Division, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Joachim Peiper, had to make their way back to Germany on foot. This was the unit that was responsible for the Malmédy Massacre. 

  The Sixth Panzer Army, led by Sepp Dietrich, was to lead the attack and to capture Antwerp

The Fifth Panzer Army, led by Manteuffel, was to capture American Forces and to capture the strategic road

The Seventh Army, led by Brandenberger, was to attack the southern flank to make sure that the American force wouldn’t be able to do anything.

Who were the leaders and the armies?

The allies won because the Germans had abandon their vehicles.

Who won?

It is important because it was the largest battle that happen in World War two.

Also because it was the last chance for Germany going against the Allies.

It was also part of world war 2

Why is it important?

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_the_bulge.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge

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