On Dec. 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler's favor. The battle that ensued is known historically as the #BattleoftheBulge. The courage and fortitude of the American Soldier was tested against great adversity. Nevertheless, the quality of his response ultimately meant the victory of freedom over tyranny. Learn more ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xErBJ #Soldier

34K views · 582 reactions | The Ardennes Forest, Germany’s point of attack in December 1944, later known as the Battle of the Bulge. #bastogne #battleofthebulge #belgium #belgium #ww2 #ww2history #ww2veteran #ww2pictures #wwii #wwiihero #vincesperanza #heroes #hero #veteran #travel #travelexperience #bandofbrothers #easycompany #currahee #patton #generalpatton #101stairborne #nuts #nutsweekend #belgiumtravel #thankyou | Walk Among Heroes | Facebook

The Germans surprised American forces, shifting the Ardennes battlefront and creating a name etched in US military history: The Battle of the Bulge. The US M4A3 Sherman tank was outmatched by the German Panther, vulnerable to its superior firepower. #BattleOfTheBulge #Ardennes #WWII #MilitaryHistory #ShermanTank #PanzerArmy | War Stories

30K views · 24K reactions | Battle of the Bulge 81 years later Let us NEVER forget. #BattleOfTheBulge #Ardennes #WWII #WorldWarII #December1944 #81YearsLater #NeverForget #HonorTheFallen #AmericanHeroes #Veterans #MilitaryHistory #WWIIHistory #FreedomIsNotFree #RememberTheSacrifice | Walk Among Heroes | Facebook

115K views · 1.8K reactions | In just 3 days, German forces advanced over 100 kilometers through the Ardennes Forest, catching the Allies off guard. The Allies send all available forces east to meet the onslaught. Despite heavy losses, the French blunt the attack, forcing the Germans to change plans. #ArdennesForest #WWII #GermanAdvance #AlliedForces #MilitaryHistory | War Stories | Facebook