Video - The Battle of the Bulge: Hitler's Last Stand on the Western Front

December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945: The Battle of the Bulge, fought in harsh winter conditions, marks Hitler's final major offensive on the Western Front. German forces launch a surprise counter-attack through the Ardennes forest in Belgium and Luxembourg, creating a "bulge" in the Allied lines. Early German advances threaten to split the Allies, but the tide turns as reinforcements arrive and weather conditions improve. A crucial Christmas Day airstrike helps the Allies regain their positions. Despite heavy fighting, with German casualties exceeding 100,000 and American losses around 81,000, the Allies secure victory. The battle represents a significant setback for Germany and allows the Allies to continue their push toward Berlin.