Bulge 1 - "Attacking the Bulge"

Commander, the Germans have launched what we believe to be a major offensive in the area of the Ardennes. Our front line units in the area are being decimated even as we speak. Our intelligence is a bit confused at the moment. We aren't even exactly sure what we're up against yet.

There are simply too many units for us to deal with all at once. We've decided to send you and your boys into Jerry's left; he won't be expecting to find you there! That's for sure. From what we can gather, you will be opposing 5th Panzer Armee, which probably contains at least 3 overstrength German corps. The main strike force appears to be the veteran 2nd and 116th Panzer Divisions, along with Panzer Lehr, supported by several Volksgrenadier Divisions.

You must move your forces to the area as quickly as possible, find a suitable place to make a stand, and try to blunt 5 Panzer Armee's advance. When you have stopped their advance we need you to drive them back across the River Our, and then begin to engage elements of 6 Panzer Armee to your left, if you can. I won't lie to you - it's a tall order. It's going to be a bit like trying to stop a freight train with a broom and a trash can lid, commander. This is undoubtedly our most severe test since Normandy. But I can't think of anyone I'd rather have in command than you!  Give it your best try, commander!  God be with you.