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WorksheetsThe Battle of the Bulge
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The German advance besieged a group of Allied troops in Bastogne. When the Nazis demanded surrender, how did the Americans respond?
"Yes, but only if you give us hot food."
"Nuts!"
"Give me a cigarette!"
"Heck, we just got here."
Why didn't the Allies use their superior air power to push back the Nazis during the initial attack?
poor weather
communications problems
fog of war
The Battle of the Bulge was the last truly major German ground offensive of the war.
true
false
How did the Nazis plan to supply their vehicles with fuel during the battle?
They would bring in fuel from the English Channel.
They planned to capture Allied fuel.
They would bring fuel with them along heavily guarded supply lines.
As part of the battle plan, Hitler wanted his forces to capture which city?
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Paris
Italian forces served as critical Axis reinforcements during the battle.
true
false
Which aspect of Nazi forces were heavily depleted during the battle?
trucks
artillery
tanks
Why was it called the Battle of the Bulge?
On a map, it was fought on the top (or the bulge) of Belgium's northern border.
It was fought in a hilly area.
The German offensive created a "bulge" in the Allied front lines.
At the Battle of the Bulge, American troops incurred their highest casualty rate of the entire war.
true
false
How many American P.O.W.s were murdered during the Malmedy massacre?
more than 20
more than 50
more than 80
Which army gets most of the credit for helping the Allies to win the battle?
American
French
British
How many German soldiers took part in the initial surprise attack?
more than 200,000
more than 400,000
more than 800,000
By the end of the battle, how many Allied troops were involved in the Battle of the Bulge?
more than 500,000
more than 600,000
more than 700,000
The unexpected battle delayed Allied plans for a major offensive. How long was the Allied attack pushed back due to Battle of the Bulge?
more than a month
three months
nearly a year
Which troops were murdered during the Chenogne massacre?
German
American
French
