General Patton in the Ardennes - Battle of the Bulge

Part of a series of shows about the Battle of the Bulge. These programmes are sponsored by https://www.battlemaps.us/ Fine art prints of WWII military maps, antique charts, and historical battle plans from around the world. Use the code "WW2TV" to claim a 20% discount.

Patton biographer Kevin Hymel will reveal to us that General George S. Patton was actually surprised by the Battle of the Bulge and did not predict the German attack. He will then walk us through his meeting with Eisenhower, Bradley and their staffs and his dramatic promise to have his army ready to relieve Bastogne in only 48 hours.

Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership, Volume I: November 1942 - July 1944 by
Kevin M. Hymel
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Kevin's previous WW2TV shows:
Patton's War    • Patton's War - General Patton in WW2  
The Battle for Mayenne    • The Battle for Mayenne, Normandy (90t...  
First Boots into the Netherlands - US 30th Division in Noorbeek    • First Boots into the Netherlands - US...  

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