dec 16, 1944 - Battle of the Bulge
Description:
During the so-named, month-long “Battle of the Bulge,” U.S. troops resisted a strong German tank attack despite bitter cold, a lack of winter clothing, This is significant because of Germany's defeat and the end of the war inand a serious shortage of supplies and ammunition.Europe came sooner, and at a lower cost in Allied lives than it would have otherwise. The Battle of the Bulge, or Ardennes Offensive was the last major Nazi offensive in World War II. It started on December 16, 1944.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1944
Now
~ 79 years ago
