dec 16, 1944 - The Battle of the Bulge begins as German forces attempt a breakthrough in the Ardennes region.
Description:
The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front. It was launched through the densely forested Ardennes. The Germans achieved a total surprise attack on the morning of 16 December 1944. Due to a combination of Allied overconfidence, preoccupation with Allied offensive plans, and poor aerial reconnaissance due to bad weather. American forces bore the brunt of the attack and incurred their highest casualties of any operation during the war. The battle also severely depleted Germany's armored forces, and they were largely unable to replace them. The assault ultimately ended in failure for the GermansAdded to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1944
Now
~ 80 years ago