German forces attack Allied positions in the battle of the bulge in Ardennes, Belgium, 1944, in World War II

Animated map showing disposition of Allied and opposing German forces in Belgium during World War II. Highlighted places include the River Meuse, Bastogne,and Liege. Brief glimpse of German Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt,commander of the German Army Command in the West, and German armor and infantry under his command, on an offensive against the Allies driving toward the River Meuse. Allied troops fight German troops in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, Ardennes in Belgium. German attack Allied positions in the battle of the Bulge. Allied infantry units at Arnhem and Bastogne are cut off and blasted by German artillery. Allied troops advance in a town. Wounded Allied soldiers being carried on litters. Troops cross street. After weather clears, Allied airplanes attack German positions on December 24, 1944. German advance being stopped and Allied armor moving forward, again.