In December 1944, the German offensive in the Ardennes known as the Battle of the Bulge came as a rude awakening to the American forces who believed the war to be all but won. The Germans surprised and overwhelmed several units. Among the American units that played a key role in fighting the Germans in …
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge–the major surprise German offensive campaign in Belgium’s Ardennes Forest. It was the bloodiest battle fought by the United States in World War II resulting in 19,000 killed and another 89,000 injured. Michael E. Ruane of The Washington Post marks the anniversary …
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