Battle of the Bulge: Historical Articles
Exploring the forgotten battles, strategic decisions, and intelligence failures
Dive into our collection of thoroughly researched articles about the Battle of the Bulge - Hitler's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Our articles explore little-known battles, strategic decisions, and the intelligence failures that shaped this pivotal moment in history.
May 30, 2025
Weather as a Weapon: Snow, Fog and Fate in the Battle of the Bulge
The Ardennes, mid-December 1944. In what locals still recall as the coldest winter in a generation, temperatures plunged below –7 °C and dense fog settled over snow-choked valleys.
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May 16, 2025
Medal of Honor Recipients – Battle of the Bulge
Comprehensive list of all 21 U.S. Medal of Honor recipients from the Battle of the Bulge, including their units, dates, locations, and the courageous actions that earned America’s highest award for valor.
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May 14, 2025
Films & the HBO Series
Explore ten essential movies—and HBO’s Band of Brothers—that dramatize the Battle of the Bulge, with Amazon links to watch today.
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March 21, 2025
Ardennes 1944 - The Forgotten First Battle
Discover the forgotten first battle of the Ardennes Offensive in 1944. Learn about the fierce battle for Kesternik, its strategic importance, and its impact on World War II.
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March 21, 2025
Intelligence Failures: How the Allies Missed the Signs
Analysis of the critical intelligence failures that allowed Hitler's Ardennes Offensive to take Allied forces by surprise in December 1944.
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March 21, 2025
Prelude to the Ardennes: Why Hitler Chose to Attack in the West
Examine Hitler's strategic reasoning behind launching the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944, despite Germany's increasingly dire situation.
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March 21, 2025
Eyewitness Accounts and War Stories
The Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944 - January 25, 1945) was Hitler's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II.
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