The Battle Of The Bulge (W^) Flashcards

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What name did Hitler give the new offensive?

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Operation Wacht am Rhein (watch on the Rhine)

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What two battles encouraged Hitler to think a counteroffensive might be useful?

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Antwerp, Belgium

Arnhem, Netherlands

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What was the German situation in regard to fuel supply?

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There wasn’t enough fuel for tanks.

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What happened when the Panzers came close to the U.S fuel depot at Spa?

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100,000 gallons of gas were poured down the break they would be using and it was set on fire.

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What happened when the Panzers reached bridges crossing Ambléve River?

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The bridge was blown up.

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What U.S general was in command at Bastogne?

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General Anthony McAuliffe

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What did the general at Bastogne say that made him famous?

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“Nuts!”

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How were Germans in Operation Greif dressed?

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In captured uniforms.

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What was the correct answer to the question, “Who is Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend?”

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Minnie

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Who did not know the name of Bette Grable’s husband?

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Omar Bradley

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