The Battle of the Bulge commenced in central Europe. It was the last gasp of a desperate Third Reich. The Wehrmacht had not launched a winter offensive since Frederick The Great. So many brave men died on both sides. Please take a moment today to think of them. The Ardennes Offensive lasted from 16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945. Here is a link to it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge

Think of our troops as they spend their holidays standing in harm's way while we are warm and safe at home.