Product Description

From the earliest planning stages of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes, Hitler was convinced of the importance of taking the Meuse bridges. He resolved that, when his forces broke through the US lines, one special unit should be dressed in American uniforms and issued with American weapons and vehicles. In this guise they could take advantage of the surprise and shock of the breakthrough, and move forward to the Meuse bridges as if they were retreating Americans. Jean-Paul Pallud details their organisation and the fateful sequence of events that followed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112150 in Books
• Published on: 1987-05-28
• Released on: 1987-05-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

From the Publisher
An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author
Jean-Paul Pallud graduated as a physicist at Grenoble in 1973. Since 1976 he has written many articles on the Second World War. A regular contributor to After the Battle magazine, he was technical advisor for their book Panzers in Normandy, and author of their monumental work The Battle of the Bulge: Then and Now. He flies light aircraft as a hobby. Jean-Paul Pallud currently lives in France with his wife and three chidren.

Customer Reviews

Great Book for Wargamers
This book is great for wargamers and others interested in two of the key German forces in WW II's Battle of the Bulge. Kampfgruppe Peiper is shown with great detail as to what types and quantities of tanks and troops were at specific places at specific times. The battles at Stoumont and La Gleize are well documented and the writing style will put you in the heat of battle. You will want to supplement this fine book with another Osprey title, The Ardennes Offensive,VI Panzer Armee.