Why Germany Won The Battle Of The Bulge

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By mid-December of 1944, Germany was on the verge of defeat. With the Americans entering the war, the Germans were being pushed farther and farther back. The Battle of the Bulge was so significant because of this. It was Germany’s last chance at regaining control and winning the battle could have changed the outcome of the war. The battle took place on December 16, 1944 and lasted until January 26, 1945. The German’s plan was simple. They would mobilize their armies through the Ardennes forest in an attempt to cut the Allies’ armies in half. This way, the Germans would have an easier time defeating the Americans, and Hitler decided it was their best option. In reality, it was their only option, as the German forces were quickly running out

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