Battle of the Bulge 1944

by Napier Crookenden

In this reprinted work, a leading military historian provides an analysis of the strategic and political complexities of the Battle of the Bulge. Intended to split the Allied armies, disrupt supply lines and fatally divide their political leadership the German counter-attack came dangerously close to fulfilling its objectives. However, it was Hitler's last desperate gamble in the West and defeat inevitably followed its failure.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1980

About the author

Lieutenant General Sir Napier Crookenden KCB DSO OBE DL (31 August 1915 - 31 October 2002) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1960s.