Military Veterans
Darrel Shipman
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Biography
Tech Sergeant Darrel Shipman fought in the Battle of the Bulge, World War II. Dates: 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945. The battle was a major German offensive launched towards the end of the war.
Germany’s planned goal for these operations was to split the British and American line in half, capture Antwerp, Belgium, and proceed to destroy four Allied Armies, forcing the Western Allies to negotiate a peace treaty in the Axis Powers' favor.
The offensive caught the Allies by surprise. But the objectives for the offensive were not realized. In the wake of the defeat, many experienced German units were left severely depleted of men and equipment.
With over 800,000 men committed and over 19,000 killed, the Battle of the Bulge became the single biggest and bloodiest battle that American forces experienced in World War II.
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Tech Sergeant 5
Years
World War II—1944 - 1946
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Battle of the Bulge