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

16K views · 966 reactions | Four American Veterans who fought and lived through World War II and the #BattleoftheBulge 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