[Paulie]

"In some cases the SS troopers advanced in suicidal open waves, cursing and screaming at the American infantrymen who refused to be intimidated."

Gotta love this one. Just one more little piece of info that makes me proud to be an American. Unfortunately I'm one of the ones who never knew about Nordwind, but now I do - thanks.

[alfa6]

One of the factors that helped to contribute to the defeat of the German's in the Battle of the Bulge and it's companion Nordwind was the American GI's habit of fighting in small groups with whatever was handy for as long as they could.

The German's figured theat the GI's would take off and run once the attack got under way and this did happen in many cases. However there where even more cases where a squad, platoon or a comapny would defend some crossroad or village to the best of thier ability and then scoot out if possible.

It was this dogged defense in small pockets that helped to slow the German offensive just enough to enable the Allies to
bring up the reinforcements to halt and ultimately turn back both the Bulge and Nordwind.

Happy New Year Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[SAMWolf]

Don't feel bad, this is a battle that isn't mentioned at all in your "Standard" history books.