The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II.

This surprise operation was launched to disrupt Allied forces and seize crucial supply routes in the Ardennes woodland. The Germans' substantial gains created an initial "bulge" in the Allied lines. Allied forces, however, fiercely reorganized and launched a counterattack in response to the offensive. The Germans were eventually unable to maintain their momentum, despite their early successes. The conflict marked a significant turning point in the war by exhausting German soldiers and resources. The eventual Allied victory in Europe was made possible by the Battle of the Bulge's failure, which severely damaged the German position.