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Battle of the Bulge
Fought from December 16, 1944 through January 25, 1945 the Ardennes Offensive was the last major German offensive of World War 2. The German forces forced a bulge in the Allied lines before it was beaten back.
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What was Patton's role in the Battle of the Bulge?
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Patton was commanding the US 3rd Army. US forces, north to south, were the 9th Army, 1st Army, 3rd Army and 7th Army. The attack fell at the junction point between the US 9th and 1st Armies, well north of Patton's location. But it was a very large attack and involved a large portion of the front of 1st Army, Patton's neighbor to the immediate north. Patton was attacking eastward with his usual vigor when the German attack came.
Once the proportions of the German attack became clear Eisenhower called a conference. Before leaving for the conference Patton put his staff to work on a plan to relieve the troops attacked to his north. Patton promised at the conference that he could disengage from his attack to the east, reorient his army to face north, and make a heavy attack into the southern flank of the "Bulge" the Germans had driven into the American line, within two days. This seemed fantastic to Eisenhower and others at the conference, but Patton delivered on his promise. It was one of Patton's division, the 4th Armored Division, which first reached Bastogne to relieve the surrounded and besieged 101st Airborne Division at that vital crossroads.
Which battle helped boost the revolutionaries morale?
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On Christmas, George Washington takes 2400 of his men and re-crosses the Delaware River.
Washington then conducts a surprise raid on 1500 British-Hessians (German mercenaries) at Trenton, New Jersey.
The Hessians surrender after an hour with nearly 1000 taken prisoner by Washington who suffers only six wounded (including future president Lt. James Monroe). Washington reoccupies Trenton. The victory provides a much needed boost to the morale of all American Patriots.
In what towns did the Battle of the Bulge Take Place?
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Bastogne,Belgium which was where a crossroad was located and the Germans needed it to advance.....................
Was the 942nd Field Artillery Battalion in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge?
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That is sort of a tricky question because by the time the siege of Bastogne was at its height one could say that any arty unit firing at Germans at the time was supporting Bastogne.
However, if you mean was the 941st FA Btn being directed from within the town of Bastogne the answer would be no. At the time the 941st FA Btn was on the northern shoulder of the "bulge" and under corps FDC. Then too the 941st, because of the type of field piece they had (4.5' guns with a range of 21,000+ yds), did a lot of counter battery fire, long range interdiction and night time "harassing" fire and only sometimes direct fire on frontline attacking German units.
One caveat to that: the 941st was one of the FIRST arty BTN's in Normandy after the D-Day invasion (D+6) and remained quite active shooting at everything, until Operation COBRA and the hedgerow country breakout. One notable exception for the 941st was the part they played in supporting units defending Krinkelt-Rocherath around Dec 18-20, 1944. During this action the 941st definitely was shooting at frontline German units and provided, along with other arty units, critical support.
Did the 28th division fight in the Battle of the Bulge?
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Was the 29th Infantry Division involved in the Battle of the Bulge?
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How many silver star winners were in the battle of the bulge?
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No. Neither is there any overall list of all who were awarded the Medal. Division commanders had the authority to award the Silver Star; higher awards had to be approved by higher authority. Many divisions and some regiments published unit histories immediately after the war, and these often include lists of unit members who were decorated. There were a lot of smaller "independent" battalions of various types which were not a part of any larger formation, and these, being so small, usually did not publish a history. Many times these independent battalions were attached, more or less permanently, to a particular division, and MIGHT be included in that division's history, if it published one. All the tank battalions (numbered in the 700s), all the tank destroyer battalions, all the anti-aircraft artillery were independent battalions. There were three or four independent battalions of combat engineers who turned in heroic performances during the Bulge.
What is 3 majors battles of world war 2?
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People will probably have very different views on this. It's more a matter of opinion than fact. So here's one possible opinion: 1. U.S. enters the war after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. This adds the military and economic of the U.S. to the Allied side, giving them a distinct material advantage. 2. The battle of Stalingrad, July 1942 - February 1943. An prolonged and bloody battled that ends with the defeat of the German 6th Army. The German Army not only suffers heavy personnel and material losses, but also a crucial propaganda disaster. It would prove to be the turning point on the Eastern Front 3. Soviet Union breaks non-aggression pact with Hitler, joining with the Allies to put pressure on Germany from the east. D-Day (June 6, 1944) was inevitable, but was not a turning point. Allied troops successfully invade Northern France and thereby open a second front against the German Army.
Did Harry Truman make the right decision dropping the atomic bombs on japan in 1945?
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The use of the bomb was an alternative to Operation Downfall, an all-out Allied invasion of Japan, and effectively saved millions of Americans, and Japanese. Plus the atomic bomb actually killed less people than conventional bombing raids of Tokyo. Many argue additionally that through the destruction caused by the use of both bombs it created a stigma that became associated with nuclear weapons, which arguably may have resulted in their non-use throughout the entire Cold War. The theory says that no nukes have been used since Hiroshima and Nagasaki because no one knew how destructive they really were. Thus the atomic bombs actually saved (or potentially saved) other lives that would have been lost had Russia or the U.S. first used WMDs in the Cold War which assuredly would have triggered MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) in which both countries would have engaged in retaliatory strikes against the other.
Also if you are really into this topic Alperovitz's book is probably one of the best guides out there, be warned it is very lengthy: There is no concrete answer to this question as everyone has an opinion. My opinion is that the decision to use the atomic bomb(S) was a proper one. As answer 1 says, the use of the atomic bomb saved months of time [possibly years, depending on the "hard-headedness" of the Japanese military high command, upon who's word the Emperor made decisions], and allied lives [probably MILLIONS more].
It also SAVED MILLIONS OF JAPANESE lives [BOTH military and CIVILIAN] which would have been lost if the Allies had had to spend months [or years] pounding the Japanese MAINLAND into submission using conventional bombing, and eventual invasion.
The Japanese people had been so "pumped up" with nationalistic fervor, that the civilian population would have fought to the bitter end with pitch forks and other implements, resulting the loss of untold millions MORE JAPANESE lives than occurred from the use of the atomic bombs.j3h.
Answer 3I totally disagree with the droppings of both bombs and from reading the history I found it was simply "over-kill." Fire bombs could have been dropped. Trueman's reasons were extremely questionable (to this day) and his own Aides had a problem with this decision.As far as the above poster saying that also many Japanese lives were saved that's so untrue. Even to this day the droppings of the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki have left a gene pool to this day of disfigurement in civilians. I hope this never happens again!
Answer 4 -The Truth- Less civilians died from the atomic bombs than from the firebombings that preceeded. The population was being instructed to resist to the death of every man, woman, and child. If the atomic bombs had not convinced the Japanese leaders to surrender, there would be no Japanese culture today.
- The low-end estimate of the number of Allied casualties in a full-scale invasion was 1 million. Perhaps your own father or grandfather was scheduled to be transfered from Europe to the Pacific to take part in this invasion. What would you think if he had died when Truman had access to a method of ending the war without another American casualty?
What weapons did America use in the battle of the bulge?
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The Battle of the Bulge was fought during World War II from mid-December 1944 through mid-January 1945. Weapons included tanks such as Tigers, King Tigers, Panthers, and Mark IV's, minimal bomber and fighter aircraft, and bolt-action rifles and the semi-automatic M-1.
What is the number of troops in the battle of the bulge?
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According to Wikipedia, over 840,000 U.S. soldiers and more than 500,00 Germans, totalling about 1,840,000. For details, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge
Who won the battle of the Bulge during world war 2?
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Yes, the Allies won the Battle of the Bulge. They were successful in defeating the German attempt to punch a hole in the Allied lines. It was the last time that the Germans were able to launch an offensive drive. (in the west)
Who fought in the Battle of Yorktown?
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The British, Americans and french fought in this battle.
What time did Pearl Harbor start?
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Pearl Harbor was a unexpected attack on Hawaiian island of Oahu by the Japanese. Pearl Harbor started on December 7, 1941 at 7:51 am and ended on December 7, 1941 at around 8:00 pm
7 Dec 1941
Where did most of the paratroopers come from who fought in the battle of the bulge?
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325th glider regiment, 101st Airborne...................
Is there a standardized list of Silver Star recipients from World War II?
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Have number on box incaseing silver from ww2
What were some people involved with the battle of Fort Sumter?
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The assault on Fort Sumter in April of 1861 had several individuals that played a role in this historical event:
A. Union commander Major Robert Anderson who was forced to surrender the fort to the forces of South Carolina;
B. US president Lincoln who attempted to send non -weaponry aid to the fort;
C. Confederate President Jefferson Davis who at first urged all caution regarding the fort; and
D. Confederate general Beauregard who headed the Confederate military forces.
What was the long term effect of the battle of the bulge?
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The battle of tyhe bulge resulted in greatly reduced manpower for the germans, as well as great loss in air force power. The allies, on the other hand, remaind weel equipped with ample man power. Hitlers last-ditch effort to win the war resluted in a loss of force that eventaully led to his demise, 2 months later.
Who was involved in the battle of the marne?
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The Battle of the Marne, September 1914 (early WWI), which took place along the Marne River in France between Paris and the German border. This battle was between the French and British forces against the German forces. The allied forces were able to push back the German offensive that had targeted Paris.
What was Harold's from the Battle of Hastings surname?
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The Viking Harold was Hadraada, the other (the English one who who got the arrow in his eye) was Godwinson.
What were 3 major events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge?
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America landing in Europe on D Day and Russia taking the offensive to the Germans. The Battle of the Bulge was Hitlers last desperate act to get America out of Germany. Hitlers main plan was to cut through American lines all the way up to Holland. Basically the whole war led up to the Battle of the Bulge, Germany desperately wanted to win the war so they planned the Battle of the Bulge (the Ardennes Counter Offensive)
What are the main events in the battle of the bulge?
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The main events were the Seige of Bastogne, The battle for St. Vith, the Malmedy Massacre, Patton relieving Bastogne in Decembver 26, 1944 ,and Allied forces erasing the bugle from December 26- January 25.
