battle of the bulge

Battle of the Bulge The Battle of the Bulge was Germany's last stab at victory in WWII. It lasted from December 16,1944 until January 28,1945. It was the largest land battler of WWII, which was mostly determined by the infantry. Over one million men participated in this battle including 600,000 German's, 500,000 Americans, and 55,000 British. Civilians, men, women, and children joined Hitler's Secret Service army. Late in 1944 Germany was clearly loosing the war Allies were bombing Germany heavily and …

…'s and 60's. And Patton's Third Army was able to counterattack and push the Germans past the border. The English and American armies pushed the Bulge back from the sides and were to meet in Houffalize. They were successful and took St. Vith on January 23,1945 finally on January 28th the Battle of the Bulge was officially over. The casualties are as follows: 81,000 U.S. with 19,000 killed, 1,400 British with 200 killed, and 100,000 Germans killed, wounded, and captured.