The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive, was the last major German offensive of the Second World War. It was named for the bulge that the German forces created in the Allied lines.
The battle began on December 16, 1944, when the German army launched a surprise attack on the Allied forces in the Ardennes region of Belgium, Luxembourg, and eastern France. The Germans hoped to split the Allied armies and capture Antwerp, Belgium, a major supply port for the Allies.
The Allies were caught off guard by the attack, and the Germans were able to make significant initial gains. However, the Allies were able to regroup and stop the German advance. The battle ended on January 25, 1945, with a decisive Allied victory.
The Battle of the Bulge was one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War. It resulted in over 100,000 casualties on both sides. The battle is often seen as the turning point in the war on the Western Front, as it marked the beginning of the end for the German army.