The German forces in Europe began to retreat toward Germany in the summer of 1944,but in December 1944 they launched a counterattack,known as the battle of _________,which very nearly broke through Allied lines.

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The battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive, was a surprise attack launched by the German forces on December 16, 1944. The attack was aimed at dividing the Allied armies and capturing the strategic port of Antwerp. The Germans penetrated the Allied lines and created a bulge in the front, hence the name "Battle of the Bulge." Despite initial success, the German offensive was eventually repulsed by Allied forces after a few weeks of intense fighting.

The German Forces in Europe Began to Retreat Toward Germany