In combat with the 14th Cavalry Group - Battle of the Bulge | 16-18 December 1944

In this video we will take a closer look at the actions of the American 14th Cavalry Group during the opening three days of the Ardennes Offensive. Most of us know about the Poteau ambush or have, at least, seen some of the iconic photographs taken afterwards. In this video we will follow the unit from the start of the offensive to the ambush at Poteau itself. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you would like to see more!
INFO:
Cole, H. M. (2011). The Ardennes. Macmillan Publishers.
Judge, D. J. (z.d.). CRIBA Home - Cavalry in the gap. CRIBA. Geraadpleegd op 15 januari 2021, van www.criba.be/fr...
DiMarco, L. A. (1981). The US Army’s Mechanized Cavalry Doctrine in World War II. US Military Academy, West Point. apps.dtic.mil/...
FOOTAGE:
My own maps
The enemy strikes 1945 US Army World War II Battle of the Bulge
American 1st Army - Aachen to the Roer River 1946
The True Glory
MUSIC:
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Falling Rain
Dark Forest
Bittersweet
Omonia