Battle of the Bulge, Animated - Part 1, The Assault Begins

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Enlisted is a WWII multiplayer shooter with historical accuracy and large-scale combat, centered around the Battle of the Bulge where Lieutenant Luke's platoon holds off German forces, showcasing the intense fighting and heroism in the Arden Forest. Despite initial Allied unpreparedness, the German offensive's surprise attack prompts a mobilization of forces, including the deployment of airborne divisions and famous figures like Ernest Hemingway to combat the advancing German armies.

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  • The Battle of the Bulge, a pivotal event in World War II, saw the German Army launching a massive offensive in the Ardennes, aiming to trap British and Canadian forces near Antwerp.
  • Despite initial Allied unpreparedness, heroic actions like Lieutenant Luke's platoon holding off German attacks in Lanzarath and the swift deployment of units like the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions played crucial roles in responding to the surprise German offensive, showcasing resilience and bravery in the face of adversity.

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Recent questions

  • What is Enlisted?

    Enlisted is a free-to-play World War II multiplayer shooter with historical authenticity and large-scale combat involving accurate weapons and vehicles.

  • When did the Battle of the Bulge begin?

    The Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944, with a massive German offensive in the Arden Forest involving artillery barrages and infantry attacks.

  • What was the German Army's goal in the Ardennes offensive?

    The German Army, desperate due to retreats on both fronts, launches a risky offensive through the Ardennes to Antwerp, aiming to trap British and Canadian armies.

  • How did Lieutenant Luke's platoon impact the German advance?

    Lieutenant Luke's small platoon holds off multiple German attacks in Lanzarath, delaying the advance of the German forces significantly.

  • What were some key actions taken by the Allies in response to the German offensive?

    American units in the Arden faced intense German attacks, with instances of heroism like a sergeant using a bazooka to delay German tanks in Holtz. Additionally, Eisenhower ordered Patton to halt his advance and reinforcements were sent to the Arden to counter the surprise German offensive.

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"WWII Shooter Enlisted: Battle of the Bulge"

  • Enlisted is a free-to-play World War II multiplayer shooter with historical authenticity and large-scale combat involving accurate weapons and vehicles.
  • The Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944, with a massive German offensive in the Arden Forest involving artillery barrages and infantry attacks.
  • The German Army, desperate due to retreats on both fronts, launches a risky offensive through the Ardennes to Antwerp, aiming to trap British and Canadian armies.
  • The German offensive involves three armies of 400,000 men attacking on a 37-mile front, with the goal of capturing Antwerp in four days.
  • Lieutenant Luke's small platoon holds off multiple German attacks in Lanzarath, delaying the advance of the German forces significantly.
  • American units in the Arden include inexperienced and battle-hardened divisions, with critical mistakes in preparation and intelligence failures.
  • General Omar Bradley dismisses warnings of increased German activity in the Arden, leading to Allied unpreparedness for the German offensive.
  • Despite being outnumbered, Lieutenant Luke's men hold off a regiment of German paratroopers for an entire day, inflicting significant casualties.
  • The German offensive catches Allied forces by surprise, with Eisenhower ordering Patton to halt his advance and reinforcements sent to the Arden.
  • American units face intense German attacks, with instances of heroism like a sergeant using a bazooka to delay German tanks in Holtz.

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Allied Forces Mobilize Against German Offensive

  • The fifth Panza Army successfully breaks through, opening the road to Bastonia, while the second Panzer and Panzer Lehr divisions advance towards Strategic Crossroads with minimal resistance. In the north, Camp Grouper Piper leads the sixth Panza Army's push towards the Muse, prompting Eisenhower to mobilize all available units to the front, including exhausted former drivers of the Red Ball Express truck supply system.
  • The 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions, with the 101st facing shortages, are swiftly deployed to key locations in response to the crisis, with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment among the troops racing to the Ardennes. Meanwhile, Ernest Hemingway, recovering from bronchitis in Paris, prepares to rejoin his unit, the fourth infantry division, engaged in fierce combat on the southern front of the German advance.
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