The Battle of the Bulge was the perfect storm for the Allies in late
1944; a tired army, overstretched supply lines, and poor intelligence on
what was waiting on the other side of the hill. On 16th December, with
almost complete surprise, the Germans launched their last major
offensive in the West. Emerging from thick fog and through the dense
woodland of the Ardennes nearly 500,000 German troops slammed into
American lines.
For almost a week the Germans were able to make good ground, and the
glory days of 1940 beckoned as they crushed all resistances before them,
often with extreme cruelty. On Christmas Eve, the Germans had lost their
initial advantage, the skies cleared and air support returned. For the
next 3 weeks the battle hung in the balance. For the Americans the
Battle of the Bulge would be the deadliest single battle of the Second
World War.
This Battle Craft title also looks at four pieces of military hardware
that were involved in these legendary battles. Massive King Tigers
rained down terror and destruction among the Allies M4's and other
armor, until the arrival of nimble M18 Hellcats which counted for
several King Tigers. Over head the almost uncatchable ME262 battled with
its own nemesis, the virtually indestructible P-47.
The Quartermaster section provides the modeler with an insight into the
development and operational use of the four chosen vehicles and aircraft
that were involved in the Battle of the Bulge. A selection of historical
and contemporary photos and illustrations feature alongside stunning
showcase builds, providing the modeler with subjects to whet the
creative appetite. It also features details of model kits and extras
that can really help the modeler bring military history to life.
