On December 16, 1944, the Germans launched a surprise offensive in the Ardennes forests in Belgium. After massive initial losses, General Eisenhower directed a staunch defense to beat back the Germans. Check out this exciting presentation at the Braden River Branch Library to learn more about how American units were surrounded but fought on and did not surrender. The cost to America’s forces was high as the Battle of the Bulge was America’s costliest battle.