Part of a series of shows about the Battle of the Bulge. These programmes are sponsored by https://www.battlemaps.us/ Fine art prints of WWII military maps, antique charts, and historical battle plans from around the world. Use the code "WW2TV" to claim a 20% discount.

Patton biographer Kevin Hymel will reveal to us that General George S. Patton was actually surprised by the Battle of the Bulge and did not predict the German attack. He will then walk us through his meeting with Eisenhower, Bradley and their staffs and his dramatic promise to have his army ready to relieve Bastogne in only 48 hours.

Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership, Volume I: November 1942 - July 1944 by
Kevin M. Hymel
USA https://bookshop.org/a/21029/9780826222459
UK https://uk.bookshop.org/a/5843/9780826222459

Kevin's previous WW2TV shows:
Patton's War https://youtu.be/rwKbfNJjgS4
The Battle for Mayenne https://youtu.be/pb9B1ySE1xg
First Boots into the Netherlands - US 30th Division in Noorbeek https://youtu.be/w2sYjZNarDQ

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