1945Battle of the Bulge Officially Ends

It is announced officially that the Battle of the Bulge is a...
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1944
1945

🌲 Battle of Hürtgen Forest Begins

The Battle of Hürtgen Forest is developing. It will continue through October and November and have its last attacks in December.
Battle of Hürtgen Forest Begins (1944)
Western FrontBattleHürtgen ForestGermanyUS ArmyNovember 1944Defensive BattleGerman ResistanceAttrition Warfare

🇩🇪 Battle of the Bulge Begins

The Battle of the Bulge begins as German forces attempt a breakthrough in the Ardennes region. The main object of Hitler's plan is the retaking of Antwerp.
Battle of the Bulge Begins (1944)
Battle of the BulgeArdennes OffensiveGerman OffensiveWestern FrontHitlerAntwerpBelgiumGermanyEastern Front

🇺🇸 American Counter-Attack at the Bulge Begins

The American counter-attack at the "Bulge" begins.
Battle of the BulgeAmerican Counter-AttackWestern FrontAllied OffensiveTurning PointMilitary StrategyGermanyArdennes

🏁 Battle of the Bulge Officially Ends

It is announced officially that the Battle of the Bulge is at an end.
Battle of the Bulge Officially Ends (1945)
Western FrontBattle of the BulgeGermanyUS ArmyAllied VictoryOffensiveMilitary CampaignStrategic VictoryWar's End

🤝 US First and Third Armies Link Up

The U.S. First and Third Armies link up following the Battle of the Bulge.
US First and Third Armies Link Up (1945)
Western FrontBattle of the BulgeUS ArmyGermanyOffensiveMilitary CampaignStrategic VictoryTactical ManeuveringAllied Cooperation