Battle Of The Bulge Research Paper

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Did the troops have hardships? Was there different groups competing? What key points took place in this tragic but crucial battle? The Battle of the Bulge had hardships for the troops, had many different leaders and groups, and had a number of key points and actions.
There were many hardships that the troops faced in and out of combat. The U.S. forces were dug in holding off the Germans, but were stuck there with disease and little food and supplies. During the winter, heavy snow storms pelted both the Germans and U.S. forces, this caused many guns, artillery, and equipment to freeze or jam and have to be thawed out. The weather in the region was supporting the Germans, while the U.S. were in thick forests and fog, so air support couldn’t be used. …show more content…

The U.S.’s 101st Airborne Division held off the Germans from Bastogne, while the rest of the U.S. divisions, like the 4th and 106th fought the Germans in other locations. General George S. Patton was a U.S. General and superior strategist. He supported the allies greatly. Adolf Hitler, the leader of Germany, carried out this attack despite the point that High Command disagreed with Hitler’s plan.
Key points and actions taken decided the victor of this crucial battle. The Battle of the Bulge began when Germany’s 7th Army, 5th Panzerarmee, and 6th S.S. Panzerarmee carried out a surprise blitzkrieg on the weak line of the allies defenses in the Ardennes Sector. General Patton relieved the 101st Airborne from the German attackers at Bastogne by using quick-witted strategies with the 3rd Army to push the Germans back across the Rhine River. After the weather cleared, the U.S. were able to use air support again, so the U.S. completely pushed the Germans back, ruining the German’s chance to win the

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