The Battle of the Ardennes, or as it came to be known, the Battle of the Bulge (a term given by its characteristic shape formed by German thrust to the Allied lines), it was to become one of the greatest battles fought by the U.S. Army this, the last all out offensive initiative of the Second World War by the Germans, although brilliantly planned and executed, was to prove to be the beginning of the end for them in the West.

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Hitler’s plan -- Attack -- Breakthrough -- Encirclement -- Relief of Bastogne -- End of the Bulge -- The guide.