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I'm not sure if you are asking for the Order of Battle, which is the command structure, or a description how the units were placed in the line. What date? The first day, only 2 divisions were landed. 5th Army - CG Clark US 6th Corps
3rd US Infantry Division
34th US Infantry Division
36th US Infantry Division - landed 1st day
45th US Infantry Division - reserve, landed 2nd day
82nd US Airborne Division British 10th Corps
46th North Midland Infantry Div - landed 1st day
56th London Division - landed 1st day
7th Armored Division
23rd Armored Brigade
1, 3 & 4 US Rangers - landed further north
2 & 41 Commandos
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How did the Battle of Bulge gets it name?
The Germans drove into the Allied lines and their invasion lines formed a bulge.
What was the target of the battle of bulge?
To keep the front line where it was. The Germans massed a huge push that broke through the Allied lines and pushed them back several miles at that point in the line. Instead of being a smooth front line, there was suddenly a huge "bulge" in it. The goal of that battle was to regain the lost territory and fortify the front line to continue the assault towards Germany
Why do you think the attack on the allied line near the Rhine river was called the battle of the bulge?
The Battle of the Bulge was a battle that took place late in December of 1944 and early January of 1945. In that battle the Germans drove deep into American lines. On a map it looks like the Germans created a bulge in the American lines.
How many people died were on each side on the battle?
Napoleon had around 69,000 men. The Allied Army had 67,000, 17,000 of whom were stationed 8 miles to the west of the main allied line, plus 48,000 Prussians who arrived on the flank of the French army at the crucial time. In other words 50,000 + 48,000 allied men in action.
How was Napoleon's Navy?
The French Navy that supported him in Egypt was destroyed at Aboukir Bay in the Battle of the Nile during August of 1798. Two ships of the line and two frigates were destroyed and 9 ships of the line were captured. It took time, but the fleet was rebuilt and merged with the Spanish allied fleet. It was destroyed in 1805 in the Battle of Trafalgar.
The battle fought at the allied offensive line in which the us 101st airborne was the strongest was the?
Battle of bulge
The battle fought at the Allied offensive line in which the US 101st Airborne was strongest was the?
battle of bulge
How did the Battle of Bulge gets it name?
The Germans drove into the Allied lines and their invasion lines formed a bulge.
What was the target of the battle of bulge?
To keep the front line where it was. The Germans massed a huge push that broke through the Allied lines and pushed them back several miles at that point in the line. Instead of being a smooth front line, there was suddenly a huge "bulge" in it. The goal of that battle was to regain the lost territory and fortify the front line to continue the assault towards Germany
What were two significant battles in which the soldiers of Italy were involved during World War 2?
El Alamein, Tripoli, the invasion of Sicily, Anzio, and the one many forget is Stalingrad. The Italians lost an entire Army during the Soviet offensive to isolate and destroy the German 6th army
Why do you think the attack on the allied line near the Rhine river was called the battle of the bulge?
The Battle of the Bulge was a battle that took place late in December of 1944 and early January of 1945. In that battle the Germans drove deep into American lines. On a map it looks like the Germans created a bulge in the American lines.
IsSsiegfried an allied nickname for a German?
siegfried was a German line of resistance against allied forces
How many people died were on each side on the battle?
Napoleon had around 69,000 men. The Allied Army had 67,000, 17,000 of whom were stationed 8 miles to the west of the main allied line, plus 48,000 Prussians who arrived on the flank of the French army at the crucial time. In other words 50,000 + 48,000 allied men in action.
How was Napoleon's Navy?
The French Navy that supported him in Egypt was destroyed at Aboukir Bay in the Battle of the Nile during August of 1798. Two ships of the line and two frigates were destroyed and 9 ships of the line were captured. It took time, but the fleet was rebuilt and merged with the Spanish allied fleet. It was destroyed in 1805 in the Battle of Trafalgar.
What military campaigns were in Italy?
Operation Husky was the invasion of Sicily in July of 1943. The mainland of Italy was invaded by the British Eight Army in Operation Baytown on 3 Sept 1943 and Italy surrendered on 9 September 1943. Germany took over the Italian battle and the war raged on. Avalanche was the landing at Salerno by the US Fifth Army Slapstick landed more British at Taranto. Germany held up the invaders at their Gustav Line and the US pulled new landings at Anzio where they were unable to advance until May of 1944. Rome was occupied on 4 June 1944. Almost one year later, on 29 April 1945 the German Forces in Italy surrendered.
When did Bernhardt Line happen?
Bernhardt Line happened on 1943-12-01.
What is a battle line?
A battle line is a notional line on either side of which opposing forces are arranged in the military.
