Timeline of World War II: Key Events and Dates
The Battle of the Bulge, beginning on December 16, 1944, was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II. Taking place in the Ardennes region, it aimed to split the Allied forces and capture the vital Belgian port of Antwerp. Despite an initial surprise and advances by German troops creating a 'bulge' in the Allied lines, the Allies ultimately repelled the Germans, leading to heavy Nazi casualties and depleting their reserves at a crucial time.
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