Published in two volumes because of its size, this is the American official account of the Battle of the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) - often known as “Hitler’s last gamble in the West.” German forces attacked westwards in strength in December 1944 and at one point threatened to split the British and US forces and possibly even reach Antwerp. This is the story of what they tried to do and how the Allies stopped them, although not in their tracks. With a series of excellent maps showing movements and operations throughout the battle. Of exceptional value to all students of war. With 9 A3 and one A2 foldout colour maps.