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The Winter That Defined a Generation: Remembering the Battle of the Bulge

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

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 Winter That Defined a Generation: Remembering the