The Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg
The Southern Flank, December 1944 - January 1945
Volume 1: The Germans
Roland Gaul
In October and November 1944, Luxembourg , referred to as
the “Paradise for weary troops” by the Americans, was a
relatively quiet area on the frontline. During this same time,
the Germans were building up forces behind the “Siegfried line”
to counterattack in the West, which was to become the “Battle
of the Bulge.” The German surprise attack started on
December 16, 1944 after a concentrated artillery barrage and
to the complete surprise of the U.S. forces.
Roland Gaul, founder and curator of the Diekirch Historical
Museum in Diekirch, Luxembourg gives a comprehensive
look at the last German offensive in the West from the
viewpoint of German soldiers who participated in the attack.
Using first-hand accounts, he is able to put together a
compelling history of the campaign from initial success to
complete defeat.
Hardcover, 320 pages, 48 pages of b/w photos - maps.
$35.00