On December 16, 1944, the Battle of the Bulge began, marking the last major German offensive of World War II. Launched through the Ardennes Forest, the surprise attack aimed to split the Allied forces and capture the vital Belgian port of Antwerp, creating a "bulge" in the Allied lines. Despite initial successes and severe winter conditions, Allied forces contained the offensive. The battle, lasting until January 25, 1945, was one of the largest and bloodiest fought by the U.S. Army, significantly weakening German forces and hastening the end of the conflict in Europe.

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