Question

In the battle along the front in the Ardennes in which the Allies pushed the Germans:

A) Which country initiated the attack
B) When did this battle take place
C) What was the primary objective of the Allies
D) Who was the commander of the German forces in this battle

Answer 1

The Battle of the Bulge was a German-initiated offensive in December 1944, aimed to pierce Allied lines in Belgium's Ardennes. The primary Allied objective was to repel the attack and continue their push toward Germany. German forces were commanded by field marshal Gerd von Rundstedt but were ultimately pushed back by the Allies.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the battle in the Ardennes during World War II, where the Allies pushed back the Germans:

• Germany initiated the attack.
• This battle, known as the Battle of the Bulge, took place in December 1944 to January 1945.
• The primary objective of the Allies was to repel the German offensive and resume their advance toward Germany, ultimately to end the war.
• The commander of the German forces in this battle was general field marshal Gerd von Rundstedt.

The German objective was to break through the Allied line, capture the port city of Antwerp, and create a bulge in the Allied front, thereby cutting off and surrounding several American and British divisions. They aimed to use potential prisoners of war as a bargaining chip to negotiate peace on favorable terms.

The Allies, surprised and unprepared for the German attack due to the rough terrain and harsh weather, rallied under difficult conditions. Despite setbacks, Allied forces, notably General Patton's Third Army, repelled the German advance, leading to severe German losses and the failure of their offensive.