The Battle of Reipertswiller - The Liberator with Alex Kershaw

Summary Operation Nordwind began on December 31st 1944. Elements of two German army groups attacked the U.S. Seventh and French First Armies in the icy, hilly and snowy Vosges Mountains. Overshadowed by events in the Ardennes, those who fought in and around Reipertswiller recall it vividly as a desperate engagement that resulted in terrible losses to both sides. Alex Kershaw talks about Major Felix Sparks, the father and son who fought side-by side and the unrelenting danger from German snipers and tanks as the men of the 157th find themselves surrounded and running out of supplies.

S2.E13 ∙ The Battle of Reipertswiller - The Liberator with Alex Kershaw

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Kevin Hymel Paul Woodadge Magali Desquesne Neil Barber

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Genres : History War Documentary Talk-Show

Release date : Jan 14, 2021

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : Channel Official website Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : WW2TV

Summary Operation Nordwind began on December 31st 1944. Elements of two German army groups attacked the U.S. Seventh and French First Armies in the icy, hilly and snowy Vosges Mountains. Overshadowed by events in the Ardennes, those who fought in and around Reipertswiller recall it vividly as a desperate engagement that resulted in terrible losses to both sides. Alex Kershaw talks about Major Felix Sparks, the father and son who fought side-by side and the unrelenting danger from German snipers and tanks as the men of the 157th find themselves surrounded and running out of supplies.

Details

Genres : History War Documentary Talk-Show

Release date : Jan 14, 2021

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : Channel Official website Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : WW2TV

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