Battle Of The Bulge Essay

“The Battle of the Bulge, fought over the winter months of 1944 – 1945, was the last major Nazi offensive against the Allies in World War Two. The battle was a last ditch attempt by Hitler to split the Allies in two in their drive towards Germany and destroy their ability to supply themselves” (Trueman).

Although, World War II lasted 6 years, the Battle of the Bulge with its planning, skills, and landings marked the “beginning of the end.” The Battle of the Bulge started on December 16, 1944 and was a last ditch attempt started by Adolf Hitler to separate Britain, France, and America into two. Hitler was sure that the Allies- Britain, France, and America- were not strong enough for the German forces and that he could disperse their coalition and cut off the Allies. Adolf’s plan was to launch an immense attack using three armies. He wanted to abolish, or take a huge port, of Ahtwerp which is where the Allies got a large portion of their supplies. While his plan was a very illogical plan, he believed that it would work. Germany had been in a retreat since D-Day and was looking for some way or somehow to defeat to Allies (Trueman),

On June 6th, 1944 the Battle of Normandy began. This day is also marked as D-Day. D-Day is when 156,000 American, British, and Canadian forces invaded on five beaches along a fifty-mile stretch. It took place on the Bay of the Siene, on the south side of the English Channel. Normandy Landings have also been called the “beginning of the end of the war.” Although they landed on June 6th, the invasion did not take place until later, due to bad weather. They called this invasion “Operation Overlord.” General Dwight Eisenhower was appointed commander of “Operation Overlord.” (History.com Staff D-Day) Eisenho...

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...memories of the Battle of the Bulge haunted them for the rest of their lives.” (Results and Significance)

The battle was very significant and had lots of positive results, even though it is not as well-known as much as other wars and battles. The battle was Hitler’s last major offensive move in World War II and was intended to split Allied lines and forced negotiated peace. In the process, the Germans lost too many experienced troops and equipment that is was nearly impossible that their small army could launch another attack. The Bulge is mostly remembered for its great influence on the end of WWII. Although the war had a positive outcome, it was a horrendous experience for both forces that fought in the many battles. It had a profound effect on soldiers who fought in the icy Ardennes and veterans on both sides witness plenty atrocities (Results and Significance).