The Battle of the Bulge : Hitler's Last Gamble in the West

The "Battle of the Bulge" was the last major German offensive in the West.

Here, a heroic defense only just prevented a breakthrough at the weakest point in the American lines.

In this history of the campaign, the author describes the planning of the attack and the course of events, including the defence of Bastogne and the heroic delaying actions fought by GIs supposed to be in a "quiet" sector of the front.

Despite being at a disadvantage, Hitler's offensive was stopped.

This book explains how this was done, putting to rest Germany's last hopes of victory.