In December 1944, the German Army began an offensive on the Western Front in a final bid to regain the upper hand.
The above photograph was taken by a German military photographer during the Ardennes Offensive. The film was subsequently captured by US soldiers.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
“Die Wacht am Rhein”
Composed in 1854 by Karl Wilhelm. Public domain.
Closing War Theme
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