Joachim Peiper, honored as a soldier during the war, punished
as a criminal after the war.

The famous Panzer division that led the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. This tells the tale of the young commander as he spear-headed the offensive. Time was of the essence and he sacrificed tanks, his own men, and when it came time to take prisoners...he shot them instead. In what is now known as the Malmedy massacre, Peiper’s reputation would forever be linked to his slaughter of prisoners rather than his battlefield prowess.

Cut off from the rest of the German Army, Battle Group Peiper continued to move the offensive forward. Nearly unbeatable in direct combat, the Americans relied on cutting off all supply lines, destroy all fuel depots that were accessible to Peiper, and restricting and movement to aid Peiper. Finally, with no food, water, fuel, ammunition, and his men without rest for days, Peiper was attacked on all sides and suffered a devastating defeat.

This one shot issue was written and illustrated by Wayne Vansant, noted historical comics artist. In addition to the story of Battle Group Peiper and Joachim Peiper, Vansant supplies information on the following as additional features.