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The estimated American casualties during the Battle of the Bulge were 100,000.
Approximately 100,000 Americans were thought to have died during the Battle of the Bulge. Soldiers killed, injured, or reported missing between December 16, 1944, and January 25, 1945, are included in this total. The conflict was marked by intense battles and severe winter weather, both of which greatly increased the number of American forces killed. The German offensive's surprise element contributed to the significant losses as well. Notwithstanding these heavy losses, the Allies eventually prevailed thanks to the tenacity and resolve of American forces, reinforcements, and calculated counteroffensives. One of the biggest and bloodiest battles for American forces in World War II, the Battle of the Bulge highlights the difficulties and bravery of soldiers in this crucial struggle.