The 9 Day Destruction Of Germany's Favorite SS Panzer Division In Belgium

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Discover the untold story of how American soldiers stopped Germany's most elite armored division during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. This documentary reveals the nine days that transformed the 1st SS Panzer Division from the spearhead of Hitler's last major offensive into a shattered force abandoned in the frozen forests of Belgium. Follow the incredible stand of eighteen men on Lanzerath Ridge who held off an entire German battalion, the engineers who destroyed bridges under enemy fire at Trois-Ponts, and the quick-thinking officer who created a wall of flame from burning fuel to deny critical supplies to the advancing Germans. Learn how Kampfgruppe Peiper's powerful tank column, equipped with Tiger II and Panther tanks, became trapped at La Gleize and was forced to abandon over 100 armored vehicles on Christmas Eve 1944. From the first artillery barrage on December 16th to the final failed attacks around Bastogne, witness how ordinary American GIs from the 30th Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne, 101st Airborne, and other units used courage, determination, and improvisation to break the offensive that Hitler believed would change the course of World War II. Featuring the stories of Medal of Honor-worthy heroism that went unrecognized for decades, this video honors the veterans who fought in the Ardennes during one of the coldest winters in European history. Perfect for World War II history enthusiasts, military history buffs, and anyone interested in the greatest American battle of the Second World War.