American Airpower: Battle of the Bulge, (1944-1945)
World War II German surprise attack and Allied defense and counterattack in the Ardennes region of southwestern Belgium and northern Luxembourg from 16 December 1944 to 16 January 1945. The battle caused many problems for Allied commanders. The German planners scheduled the attack to take place during poor weather, which would limit the effects of Allied tactical airpower. Additionally, the…
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