World War II

The German Ardennes offensive, soon to be known to the Allies as the Battle of the Bulge (see Bulge, Battle of the), began on December 16. The Americans were taken completely by surprise. They put up a strong resistance, however, and were able to hold the critical road centers of Saint-Vith and Bastogne. ................
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