As we reflect on the 80th anniversary of the , it remains the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought by the United States Army. What began as a desperate, last-ditch German offensive in the frozen Ardennes Forest became an enduring symbol of American resilience and grit. Hitler's Final Gamble
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By December 1944, the Allies had liberated much of France and Belgium, and many believed the war would be over by Christmas. However, Adolf Hitler had a secret plan: a massive surprise counteroffensive through the densely forested Ardennes region of eastern Belgium and northern Luxembourg. As we reflect on the 80th anniversary of