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

On Dec. 16, 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 of the Bulge had begun. Mike Levin, Douglas Dillard, John Schaffner and Al Shehab were there. They experienced the battle from different service perspectives: artillery, airborne, infantry, cavalry. The stories they share are harrowing, heart breaking and yet inspirational. With this “Living History: Battle of the

49K views · 2K reactions | Four American Veterans who fought and lived through World War II and the #BattleoftheBulge, surrounded by personal artifacts, uniforms, and military memorabilia, reminisce about their younger days and the brutality of the Ardennes campaign. Video by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #SoldiersStory | #ArmyHistory | U.S. Army | Facebook

150K views · 2.5K reactions | Our animated historical documentary...

34K views · 584 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