The author gives an outline of the German situation. Topics include: an introduction; an evaluation of the western front after the invasion in the Netherlands and the situation at the west wall in autumn 1944 (including a brief appraisal of the enemy); Hitler's order for the execution of the Ardennes offensive; preparations for the Ardennes offensive and the staff work; the German attack in the Ardennes in search for a turn in the fate of war; the withdrawal from the Ardennes and the enemy breakthrough to and over the Rhine; Genfldm Model; and General Krebs.

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