NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. How long did the Battle of the Bulge last?

2. What was Hitler’s aim for what became known as the Battle of the Bulge?

3. How did the Germans use their English-speaking soldiers?

4. a) Who was the supreme Allied commander in Europe?
b) Who led the Third U.S. Army?

5. What did American soldiers do to slow the Nazi advance?

6. a) Define gallant and valor as words that were used to describe the American soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
b) Why would you use these two words specifically to describe the American soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge?

7. Consider the information found in the links, as well as the videos. What impresses/inspires you most about U.S. (and Allied) troops beating the Nazis in this campaign?