Battle of the Bulge

[Baldblutch]

Hi guys,

I am new here, but I start with a question.

I am working on a study of a 3-day fight during the Battle of the Bulge, it is about the 3 opening days (dec 16-18,1944) on the frontlines of the 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th division and 424th Infantry Regiment, 106th Division. They were opposed by the 58th Panzer Corps (116th Panzer Division and 560th Volksgrenadier Division). It is extremely difficult to find any information about that last German unit (560th VGD), so any help would be greatly appreciated.

I know that the US Army has interviews with German commanders, and that such an interview exists of Oberst Langhauser, commander of the 560th Volksgrenadier. Any idea where I can obtain these?

Thanks! :

[Paul Reed]

I think these accounts are only available direct from the NA in the US.

Have you tried the Osprey sub-series 'Order of Battle', a number of which cover areas of the Battle of the Bulge? They are available fromt the Osprey website.

[Baldblutch]

Thanks Paul.

I already tried to find them in the information that the NA has on the internet, but that is so difficult, that I think it will have more results when I write to them or post them an E-mail. <_<

I just had a great time visiting your site about the WWII battlefields. I have visitied the areas of the battle of the bulge and normandy many times and Hell's Highway also. Even the landing beaches of Sicily, Salerno and Cassino and I also paid a visit to the cemeteries and battlefields of Crete. If you need any pictures, let me know. :P

I have a few of the Osprey series, but since my study is on the scale of battalions and companies, I do not seem to find much in these books. Any how, I am going to buy that particular one (that will be 'the Northern Shoulder', I guess)

Thanks again.

[Baldblutch]

I just noticed I've put my forum under the wrong topic. Sorry!

[CROONAERT]

There's a fair bit about the actions of the units you mention (though not of the 424th I.R. - the 423rd IR of the same division is covered quite well) in a sort of "day by day" account in the excellent Battle of the Bulge- Then and Now by Jean Paul Pallud.

I believe that this volume is almost unrivalled for detail on this battle.

B.

[CROONAERT]

Originally posted by Baldblutch@Feb 28 2004, 03:15 AM
Any how, I am going to buy that particular one (that will be 'the Northern Shoulder', I guess)

I don't know how Osprey have categorised the particular sectors, but the area you are interested in is technically (and in accordance with the German plans) the "Centre" sector.

B.

[Paul Reed]

They have divided it between North, Centre and South, with a volume for each area for each of the combattants, with quite some detail - so six volumes in all. An excellent coverage, in my opinion.

[CROONAERT]

Originally posted by Paul Reed@Feb 28 2004, 05:54 PM
They have divided it between North, Centre and South, with a volume for each area for each of the combattants, with quite some detail - so six volumes in all.

I've just noticed the Osprey series that is mentioned and I should have realised that this was the series being referred to! (My fault for not reading posts fully!!! ).

I've only got two of them haven't I!!! (the Northern volumes - my main interest). To be honest, I haven't really used them much, as I've found better coverage elsewhere - though the attached maps are excellent.

B.

[Friedrich H]

Hope this helps:

560. Volksgrenadierdivision

Commanders:

Generalleutnant Erich Hofmann X (? Sep 1944 - 10 Nov 1944)X

Generalmajor Rudolf Bader X (10 Nov 1944 - 31 Mar
1945)X

Oberst Langhäuser X (31 Mar 1945 - 16 Apr 1945)X

Area of operationsX

Norway X (Sep 1944 - Nov 1944)X
Denmark X (Nov 1944 - Dec 1944)X
Ardennes X (Dec 1944 - Jan 1945)X
Western X Germany (Jan 1945 - Apr 1945)X

Order of battle

1128. Grenadierregiment
1129. Grenadierregiment
1130. Grenadierregiment
1560. Artillerieregiment
XX 1. Battalion
XX 2. Battalion
XX 3. Battalion
XX 4. Battalion
1560. Panzerjägerbattalion (mot)
1560. Signals Battalion
1560. Pioneer Battalion
Supply Troops

[Baldblutch]

Thank you guys!

I am sorry, but I had a few problems with my internet connection and wasn't able to answer you, but now I'm back!

Friedrich, where did you get those pictures? I was looking for pictures of those commanders for a long time....Thank you!