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The Battle of the Bulge, launched in December 1944, was Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Aiming to split the Allied forces and recapture the vital port of Antwerp, the German attack caught the Allies by surprise. The offensive initially achieved some success, creating a bulge in the Allied lines, hence the battle's name. However, the German advance was ultimately stalled due to strong Allied resistance, the failure to secure key objectives, and the logistical challenges of sustaining a large-scale offensive in difficult terrain. Despite heavy losses on both sides, the Allies successfully repelled the German attack, marking a turning point in the war, significantly weakening the German army and paving the way for the Allied victory in Europe.