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Ian Baxter The Waffen SS Ardennes Offensive (Paperback) Images of War. Title: The Waffen SS Ardennes Offensive. Author: Ian Baxter. These formidable SS armoured units with supporting Wehrmacht divisions initially achieved dramatic success making full use of the harsh winter conditions and terrain. Further DetailsTitle: The Waffen SS Ardennes Offensive Condition: New Subtitle: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives Author: Ian Baxter Format: Paperback EAN: 9781399012898 ISBN: 9781399012898 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military Genre: Law & Politics Topic: Military History, History Release Date: 03/02/2022 Description: In late 1944 under extreme pressure on both the Eastern and Western fronts, Hitler realized he needed to force the Allies into negotiating a truce thereby saving Germany from total defeat. Using the Christmas period to enhance the vital element of surprise, he ordered a devastating attack through the rugged and mountainous Ardenne region with the key Allied port of Antwerp as the objective.This book, with its extensive text and rare and unpublished photographs with detailed captions, tells the story of the Waffen-SS offensive, known as `Wacht am Rhein` (Watch on the Rhine). These formidable SS armoured units with supporting Wehrmacht divisions initially achieved dramatic success making full use of the harsh winter conditions and terrain. Gradually the Allies regained the upper hand on the attackers who were increasingly suffering from lack of reinforcements and resupplies. After defeat at the pivotal battle of Bastonge, remaining Waffen-SS units withdrew and were transferred back to the Eastern Front. As described in this classic Images of War book, the Fuhrer's gamble so nearly paid off and the ruthless fighting spirit of the elite Waffen-SS divisions caused the Allied command serious concern. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 246mm Item Length: 189mm Series: Images of War Release Year: 2022 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
