In December 1944, the German army had been retreating since its
defeat in Normandy five months earlier. But at 5.00am on December 16th the
German artillery suddenly bombarded the peaceful Ardennes front,
initiating what came to be known as the Battle of the Bulge. It was the
greatest pitched battle ever fought by the Americans, and their only major
struggle in the dead of winter.
Get Ready...It's Coming!
