{"product_id":"battle-of-the-bulge-david-jordan-9780954435653","title":"Battle of the Bulge | David Jordan","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBattle of the Bulge: The First 24 Hours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9780954435653\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDavid Jordan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAmber Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSeptember 18, 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMilitary History, World War II, Military Strategy\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn a desperate bid to halt the Allies' relentless advance into Germany, Hitler launched what would become his final, massive gamble in the West. \u003cem\u003eBattle of the Bulge: The First 24 Hours\u003c\/em\u003e provides a highly detailed, hour-by-hour examination of the tactical maneuvers employed by both sides during the most crucial opening day of this historic offensive. Through a comprehensive lens, the book captures the sheer scale and intensity of the Ardennes assault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis large-format edition is richly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color maps that chart the areas of operations and troop deployments. It features vivid, full-color artworks detailing the tanks and armored fighting vehicles that clashed in the snowy forests, alongside dramatic archival photographs of the Fifth and Sixth Panzer Armies' vicious attacks on American defensive lines. Accompanied by gripping first-hand accounts from participants on both sides, this book stands as a definitive visual and tactical record of a battle that defined the closing stages of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eMilitary history enthusiasts and World War II scholars seeking detailed tactical analyses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eScale modelers and armor enthusiasts looking for accurate visual references of WW2 fighting vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders who enjoy immersive, first-hand combat accounts paired with strategic overviews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authoritative military historian and author specializing in 20th-century warfare. His meticulous research and ability to break down complex battlefield strategies into accessible, gripping narratives have made his works essential reading for students of modern military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eCelebrated for its striking visual presentation and tactical depth, this volume is widely regarded by military history communities as a premier reference guide for understanding the chaotic and decisive opening hours of the Ardennes offensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Battle of the Bulge: The First 24 Hours\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"David Jordan\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780954435653\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"192\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Amber Books\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2003-09-18\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Explore Hitler's final WWII gamble in Battle of the Bulge: The First 24 Hours. 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