Turning Points of War

The dramatic assassination attempt on Hitler in July 1944 set the stage for a desperate and audacious plan that would lead to the Battle of the Bulge. Following this near-death experience, Hitler believed he was destined for greatness, prompting him to devise a bold offensive strategy. Meanwhile, a group of inexperienced American troops, trained for reconnaissance, found themselves on the front lines, unprepared for the heavy combat that awaited them.