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The Battle of the Bulge

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A Bold Counteroffensive: Germany's Wacht am Rhein

This chapter explores the strategic significance of Antwerp's port for the Allies in late 1944 and details Hitler's counteroffensive known as 'Wacht am Rhein.' It highlights the tactical circumstances and geographical factors that enabled the surprise attack on December 16, 1944, in an effort to regain control over the region.

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