Ardennes 1944 Peiper & Skorzeny

by Jean-Paul Pallud

Book Overview

From the earliest planning stages of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes during World War II (1939-1945), Hitler was convinced of the importance of taking the Meuse bridges. He resolved that, when his forces broke through the US lines, one special unit should be dressed in American uniforms and issued with American weapons and vehicles. In this guise they could take advantage of the surprise and shock of the breakthrough, and move forward...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0850457408
• ISBN13: 9780850457407
• Release Date: May 1987
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.7"