As the battle develops over the next few days U.S. forces rush to stem the German advance, though many American units are cut off. German forces besiege American units in Bastogne, Belgium. The defenders' ammunition and food is running low, and all troops fit for action have been pressed into service. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe refuses a German demand to surrender Bastogne. The Battle of the Bulge continues in the Ardennes, with better weather allowing Allied aircraft to attack advancing German forces.
American units press their own counterattacks against the now overextended enemy.
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