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To the surprise of the enemy, strong German forces
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launch a completely unexpected attack from the Westwall in the morning hours of December 16.
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The V1 and explosive shells of the Nebelwerfer bring sudden destruction to and behind enemy lines.
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Hundreds of batteries of all calibers bring death to the enemy.
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In the trenches, German soldiers wait for the signal to attack.
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Half an hour after the start of the attack,
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the first prisoners pass the German lines.
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Assault guns and tanks have advanced in a powerful attack into the villages occupied by the enemy.
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German columns are marching on all roads, paths and streets leading westward.
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Bodies of shot American infantry. The Americans suffered heavy casualties already in the first few hours.
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German tanks break through wire obstacles and invade a village.
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Paratroopers have closed in on a village occupied by Americans.
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With the support of tanks, house after house is taken in close combat.
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Grenadiers and paratroopers in urban combat.
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Americans come out of the houses shaking their heads and often completely distraught.
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An entire regiment surrenders and is captured.
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Shermans destroyed by tanks and bazookas. America First, America above all.
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A field commander in a captured wagon is examined by the German countryman.
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Oberst-Gruppenführer and Generaloberst of the Waffen-SS Sepp Dietrich advancing among his men.
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Such is the mood and attitude of the German grenadier in the sixth year of the war.
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Luftwaffe and armored artillery are key and supporting factors of our attack.
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But the main burden of battle is always borne by the grenadier, the eternal infantryman.
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One thing is certain: the imminent threat to Ruhr and Rhine has been averted by the German soldier.
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A strong nation, whose greatness cannot be shattered, gave him the best weapons for this purpose.