Historical Events tagged with "Battle of the Bulge"
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Military & Warfare
Patton's Third Army Breaks the Bastogne Siege
December 26th, 1944 80 years ago
On December 26, 1944, General George S. Patton's Third Army launched a counteroffensive to relieve the surrounded U.S. forces in Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge. The town, crucial for its road networks, had been encircled by German troops, who were hoping to cut off Allied supply lines. Patton's rapid maneuvering and decisive action helped to reconnect his forces with the beleaguered American troops, ensuring that Bastogne was not lost to the enemy.
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