Ardennes 1944
Hitler's Last Gamble
Book • 2015
Antony Beevor's "Ardennes 1944: Hitler's Last Gamble" offers a comprehensive account of the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. The book meticulously details the strategic context, the clash of personalities among Allied commanders, and the brutal fighting that characterized the battle.
Beevor masterfully weaves together military strategy, political intrigue, and personal accounts to create a vivid and compelling narrative.
He explores the factors that led to the German offensive, the Allied response, and the ultimate failure of the German plan.
The book highlights the human cost of the battle and the lasting impact on Allied relations.
Beevor masterfully weaves together military strategy, political intrigue, and personal accounts to create a vivid and compelling narrative.
He explores the factors that led to the German offensive, the Allied response, and the ultimate failure of the German plan.
The book highlights the human cost of the battle and the lasting impact on Allied relations.
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