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Why was battle of the bulge such a disastrous defeat for Germany?
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∙ 11y ago
Its success would have bought more time for Germany, but its failure resulted in a shorter war in Europe. Against the advice of his generals who preferred a smaller attack, Hitler pulled troops from the Eastern Front, raised new divisions, and threw away the last of his tanks in the Ardennes Offensive. It was more of a gamble than a calculated risk for Germany.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoGermany had held back some of its forces to save them. At the Bulge the German intent was to push through a weak spot in the Allies lines and make it to Holland to attack the Dutch harbor of Antwerp where much of the Allies supplies were coming in. Also, the drive would split the British and American forces and allow the Germans to surround them and defeat them. When the German advance was halted it signaled the end for Germany. She had used up a lot of her remaining military resources and the last of her reserves going for a big victory that just didn't happen. It was for the Allies the bloodiest battle of the war but it was also a major turning point. The scale and importance of the battle are not fully explained in the popular movies about it.
The battle and its outcome are very complex and this is just the short version.
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∙ 9y agoThey lost men and machinery that was almost impossible to replace for Germany at that late stage in the war. Losses the allies sustained were replaced within weeks, the Germans could not match that.
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Who was involved in the Battle of bulge?
The battle of Bulge was fought between Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Which battle was a key part of Allied offense to defeat Germany?
the D-day invasion at Normandy
What happened after the battle of the bulge for the allies?
the battle of the was a stupid idea.
Where was the battle of the bulge fought?
Belgium To expand on the above, The Battle of the Bulge ( a silly and not very descriptive term) was the last German offensive of the Second World War and was fought in an area bordering France, Belgium and Luxumbourg - the woods of the Ardennnes. It was ill-advised and resulted in extremely heavy losses for the German forces, and was a deciding factor in Germany's defeat shortly after.
Is the battle of the bulge in world war2?
There were three locations for the Battle of the Bulge. These locations included forest areas of Wallonia, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. Most of the battle action took place in Ardennes forest.
Germany's final counterattack was?
Germany's final counterattack was the Battle of the Bulge.
Who was involved in the Battle of bulge?
The battle of Bulge was fought between Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Who was involve in battle of bulge?
The battle of Bulge was fought between Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Did Andrew Jackson defeat the British at the Battle of the Bulge?
No
Who was in the battla of bulge?
Germany, United states and Bitan were in the battle of the bulge
What was Germany's last offensive battle in the war?
The Battle of the Bulge
What is the battle called when Germany invaded Belgium?
The Battle of the Bulge, because Germany pushed back the Defensive border of Belgium until there was a large bulge pointing into Belgium from Germany.
Which battle was a key part of Allied offense to defeat Germany?
the D-day invasion at Normandy
What is the battle called when Germany makes desperate offensive into Allied territory that creates a bulge in the lines?
It was called the "Battle of the Bulge" .
What battle of December 1944 did Germany have its last attempt at success?
the Battle of the Bulge
Which battle was Germany's last desperate attack to hold off the allies?
The Battle of the Bulge .
What was one of the effect of battle of the bulge?
Germany used its reverse and demoraziled its troops in the battle.
