Soldiers march down a snowy track running through the western front during the Battle of the Bulge in the Second World War. They are wearing white fabric capes to camouflage themselves against in the snow to hide from enemy troops who could be watching from a distance, or targeting them with weapons
Vapor trails paint the sky after a dogfight and soldiers manning an anti-aircraft gun look to the skies for their next target. The Luftwaffe, the German air force, sustained heavy losses during the Battle of the Bulge, losing 800 aircraft. At least 500 of those were lost in December alone
Solders spread out as they walk across a snowy field to an enemy's position. In the distance, an explosion can be seen as a plume of smoke rises from the ground from artillery fire. To launch the offensive, Germans began with a 90-minute artillery barrage using 1,600 artillery pieces across a 130 kilometer front on the Allied troops
As they cross the field, two infantry men fire at German troops across a field. Others behind them can also be seen firing their rifles, while others crouch down to avoid enemy retaliation
Troops tread through the snow behind a tank. The tank offers protection from any potential gunfire ahead, while also flattening the snow for soldiers to walk over as they make their way across a field. The tank is also painted white to camouflage itself against the snow
Two tanks, both Light Armored Car M8, roll across a field. The one at the back shows its true colours while the one leading the way has been painted white to mask it against the snow and potentially protect it from artillery strikes from the distance. Allied forces lost over 700 tanks during the battle, while the Germans lost 550
3-inch Gun Motor Carriages fire on enemy positions in the distance. The explosions from the tanks light up the snow on the ground and the trees behind them as two solders take cover behind the tanks
Two soldiers take up gunning positions in a bunker. One uses binoculars to spot incoming enemy troops while the other, looking down the scope of his 30-caliber machine gun, eyes the distance waiting for his fellow soldier to spot some targets
Troops are relieved of front-line duty as reinforcements arrive to take the reigns. The truck is not large enough for them all, so some are forced to sit on the roof of the cabin to bring as many solders as possible to fight on the front lines
Supplies Moving Through Bastogne, Belgium, on way to Front Line. An American flag can be seen on the building with a number of medical trucks parked outside. Bastogne was situated on a road junction of great strategic importance during the battle