By Karen Lopez Period. 5

1. The Battle of the Bulge( also known as the Ardennes Offensive and the Von Rundstedt Offensive) By Karen Lopez Period. 5

2. When did it happen? • It started on December 16th 1944 until the mid of January 1945

3. When did it happen? • It took place in France, Belgium and Luxembourg

4. Can you find it on a map The Ardennes, Belgium, at the Siegfried line

5. Explain the U.S. and Allies strategy for the battle. • The allies of the U.S. were Britain and France. They were against Germany (Hitler) • Hitler wanted to break it apart so he ordered a massive attack on the American forces. (Know as the Ardennes Offensive )

6. What happen? • The Ardennes Offensive attack work for two days but after that Britain, America, and France counter attacked. Then the Allies had experience through the first jet bombers.

7. Who fought? • The allies (Britain, France, and America) and Germany. • The Nazi

8. Who were the leaders and the armies? • The 1st SS Panzer Division, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Joachim Peiper, had to make their way back to Germany on foot. This was the unit that was responsible for the Malmédy Massacre.  •   The Sixth Panzer Army, led by Sepp Dietrich, was to lead the attack and to capture Antwerp • The Fifth Panzer Army, led by Manteuffel, was to capture American Forces and to capture the strategic road • The Seventh Army, led by Brandenberger, was to attack the southern flank to make sure that the American force wouldn’t be able to do anything.

9. Who won? • The allies won because the Germans had abandon their vehicles.

10. Why is it important? • It is important because it was the largest battle that happen in World War two. • Also because it was the last chance for Germany going against the Allies. • It was also part of world war 2

11. Biography • http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_the_bulge.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge