A detailed guide to the Battle of the Bulge
Many people have heard of the Battle of the Bulge, but few know what actually happened there. The Battle of the Bulge took place from December 16, 1944, to January…
German tanks were made to look like Americans during the Battle of the Bulge
The act of deception on the battlefield is an integral part of armed conflict. From the Trojan Horse to the American Ghost Army, wartime trickery can mean the difference between…
These 18 photos show the bravery of US troops during the Battle of the Bulge
On Dec. 16, 1944, Nazi Germany launched a counteroffensive against the Allied powers. The sneak attack began with a massive assault of over 200,000 troops and 1,000 tanks, aimed to divide and conquer the Allied forces. Some English-speaking Germans …
An Army veteran didn’t know his epic beer run was World War II legend for 65 years
Even as the World War II Allies pushed the German Army back toward their homeland in 1944 and 1945, victory was never a sure thing. Nothing illustrated that fact more…
The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history
Although its opening has been delayed due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, houses historic Army artifacts like an M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle from the 2003 Inv…
The complete base guide to Nellis Air Force Base
What happens at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada… stays at Nellis. At least, that’s the way it should be. Located just eight miles from downtown Las Vegas, Nellis is…
4 times a military laughed in the face of the enemy
There are three things soldiers possess in spades: courage, a dubious sense of humor and foul words. There are countless examples throughout military history mounting heroic resistance despite overwhelming odds…
Today in military history: Patton relieves Bastogne in Battle of the Bulge
On Dec. 26, 1944, General George S. Patton relieved the besieged Allied defenders of Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge. In what was Germany’s last major offensive campaign…
Warriors in their own words: Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a Hail Mary pass by a führer who was quickly running out of options. Hitler desperately needed a decisive victory on either his Western or Eastern front. Remembering his series of victories after sneaking through the Ard…
Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories
On Dec. 16, 1944, the German army launched a massive surprise offensive into the Ardennes forest in Belgium which became known as “The Battle of the Bulge.” The battle, launched 70 years ago, would become the largest American engagement of the war…