During this battle, Joachim Peiper's 'Blowtorch Brigade' executed 113 prisoners-of-war in the Malmedy Massacre.
One side in this battle launched Operation Greif, a plan for Otto Skorzeny to lead English-speaking German soldiers in infiltrating the American army. During this battle, Joachim Peiper's 'Blowtorch Brigade' executed 113 prisoners-of-war in the Malmedy Massacre. German forces captured the city of Bastogne during this battle, prompting Anthony McAuliffe to cry "Nuts!" The German plan for this battle did not succeed, as the Ardennes offensive failed to drive the advancing allies back to the Meuse River. For 10 points, name this 1944 battle from World War II, which was named for the wedge German armies drove into American lines.
One side in this battle launched Operation Greif, a plan for Otto Skorzeny to lead English-speaking German soldiers in infiltrating the American army.
Battle of the Bulge