Where is the confidently predicted conquering thrust across the German frontier? Allied tanks immobilized by mud, sunk sometimes turret-deep, sitting ducks for the magnificent German 88mm gun, provide the answer. Or part of the answer. The fantastic energy of the defense - and certain familiar difficulties in the highest ranks of the Allied command - provide the rest.
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Battle of the Reichswald is part of Ballantine's Illustrated History of World War II.