Four American Veterans who fought and lived through World War II and the #BattleoftheBulge, surrounded by personal artifacts, uniforms, and military memorabilia, reminisce about their younger days and the brutality of the Ardennes campaign. Video by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #SoldiersStory | #ArmyHistory | U.S. Army

On Dec. 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler's favor. The battle that ensued is known historically as the #BattleoftheBulge. The courage and fortitude of the American Soldier was tested against great adversity. Nevertheless, the quality of his response ultimately meant the victory of freedom over tyranny. Learn more ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xErBJ #Soldier

34K views · 581 reactions | The Ardennes Forest, Germany’s point of attack in December 1944, later known as the Battle of the Bulge. #bastogne #battleofthebulge #belgium #belgium #ww2 #ww2history #ww2veteran #ww2pictures #wwii #wwiihero #vincesperanza #heroes #hero #veteran #travel #travelexperience #bandofbrothers #easycompany #currahee #patton #generalpatton #101stairborne #nuts #nutsweekend #belgiumtravel #thankyou | Walk Among Heroes | Facebook