The Battle Of The Bulge (W^) Flashcards
What name did Hitler give the new offensive?
Operation Wacht am Rhein (watch on the Rhine)
What two battles encouraged Hitler to think a counteroffensive might be useful?
Antwerp, Belgium
Arnhem, Netherlands
What was the German situation in regard to fuel supply?
There wasn’t enough fuel for tanks.
What happened when the Panzers came close to the U.S fuel depot at Spa?
100,000 gallons of gas were poured down the break they would be using and it was set on fire.
What happened when the Panzers reached bridges crossing Ambléve River?
The bridge was blown up.
What U.S general was in command at Bastogne?
General Anthony McAuliffe
What did the general at Bastogne say that made him famous?
“Nuts!”
How were Germans in Operation Greif dressed?
In captured uniforms.
What was the correct answer to the question, “Who is Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend?”
Minnie
Who did not know the name of Bette Grable’s husband?
Omar Bradley