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The goal was to split the Allied lines, capture the vital port of , and force a peace treaty on German terms. Launched on December 16, 1944 , the attack utilized over 400,000 German troops and hundreds of tanks under the cover of dense fog and snow, which grounded Allied air support. "Nuts!": The Siege of Bastogne

The surprise was so effective it created a massive "bulge" in the Allied front lines—giving the battle its name. At the center of this chaos was the town of , a critical road junction. Battle of the BulgeHD

By December 1944, the Allies had liberated much of France and Belgium, and many believed the war would be over by Christmas. However, Adolf Hitler had a secret plan: a massive surprise counteroffensive through the densely forested Ardennes region of eastern Belgium and northern Luxembourg. The goal was to split the Allied lines,

The Winter That Defined a Generation: Remembering the Battle of the Bulge At the center of this chaos was the