Battle of the Bulge, Animated - Part 2, Panzer Assault

Summary by Krater

This video details the tactical movements and engagements of American and German forces, focusing on Kampfgruppe Peiper and the 1st Battalion 9th Infantry during the Battle of the Bulge on December 18 and 19, 1944.

From the video

Answers: What were the tactical events and movements during the Battle of the Bulge on December 18 and 19, 1944?

• Battle of the Bulge
• Kampfgruppe Peiper
• Rocherath
• Stavelot
• Bastogne
• World War II military strategy

What it concludes

• The 1st Battalion 9th Infantry successfully delayed the German 12th SS Panzer Division at Rocherath-Krenkelt, forcing the German high command to commit reserves.
• Kampfgruppe Peiper bypassed American defenses to reach Stavelot and Trois-Ponts, but was ultimately delayed and forced to turn back due to blown bridges and resistance.
• American defenders at St. Vith held their ground despite being heavily outnumbered, delaying the German advance.
• Task Force Harper was annihilated at its roadblock by German armor and infantry, delaying the German advance toward Bastogne.
• The 106th Infantry Division suffered the largest mass surrender of Americans in Europe at St. Vith, losing nearly 8,000 men to captivity.