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The Germans used a variety of equipment, German heavy tanks, (Tigers, King Tigers), Medium tanks (panthers, mark IVs), various Self propelled guns, Tank Destroyers, and minimal aircraft to include bombers and fighters. The average landser, foot soldier, still relied on his bolt action rifle (98K). Initally the German paratroopers were to do a large scale asault, but this was cancelled due to shortage of aircraft and fuel, not to mention minimal training time for the operation. German Artillary made some initial contributions, but the shortage of shells limited there usefullness.
The allied depended heavily on the average joe, foot soldier, with his trusty m-1 garand (semi auto). to stop the advance and resupply for the soldiers in Bastogne, was done when weather permitted, thru aerial resupply. Pattons armour included the dependable Sherman Tank for the most part, as well as Tank Destroyers raced to assist the infantry divisions, as well as the Air Force with fighters and bombers mad considerable contributions attacking German concentrations were they could be found.
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How much money was spent on the battle of the bulge?
The battlew of the bulge was approx. 103 Mil a year on weapons
What is a battle of the bulge?
A battle of the bulge is a term used humorously to refer to an attempt to avert weight gain.
How many Canadians were used in the battle of the bulge?
The 1st Canadian Parachute battalion was the only fighting Canadian Unit in the Battle of the Bulge.
Were half tracks used in battle of the bulge?
Yes they where.
What does the term bulge mean in battle of the bulge?
the German offensive at the battle of the bulge caused a 'bulge' in the allied front lines, thus came about the term 'battle of the bulge'........
What battle marked final German offensive?
Battle of the Bulge
Was the battle of the bulge one battle or more than one battle?
The battle of the bulge was just 1 battle but their was several operations during the battl of the bulge
What was one of the effect of battle of the bulge?
Germany used its reverse and demoraziled its troops in the battle.
What was the password US soldiers used at the battle of the bulge?
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How many soldiers were in the battle of the bulge?
856,525 Allied soldiers fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the axis had 496,363 soldiers in the battle of the Bulge
Were rations used during the battle of the bulge?
heck no lil partner
Which battle in World War 2 marked the German final offensive?
Battle of the Bulge
