How 18 American Soldiers Tricked the Entire 1st SS Panzer Division
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On December 16 of 1944,
On December 16 of 1944, 18 American soldiers from a reconnaissance platoon faced off against a German advance, outnumbered 27-to-one in what would come to be known as the Battle of Lanzerath Ridge. The day-long confrontation saw the 18 soldiers battle 500 German paratroopers with such ferocity that the German believed a massive American fighting force must be waiting for them in the nearby woods. The deception would prove vital as the platoon delayed the entire 1st SS Panzer Division for nearly 20 hours and set the stage for the Allies to win a decisive victory at the Battle of the Bulge...
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