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Originally Posted by Marienburg
...... As I said earlier, Hitler's decision to launch the Ardennes offensive made political sense. He really didn't have better options at this time. ......
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Yes, you have a point on the political reasoning but there were other options that would have given Hitler the political and military victory without squandering away his forces. For example, instead of Germany creating the bulge, he could have lured the Americans into a bulge on the Eastern side of the Rhine and then spring the trap encircling the US forces and at least making a dent in their offensive power. It would not change the outcome of the war but it would delay it, give Hitler the political support from the volk and even put a little scare into the allies. What are your thoughts on this possibility?