Engagement in December 1944 between American and German forces. It began on 20 December 1944 in what is now Belgium and lasted until 27 December 1944 (about 7 days). The setting was Bastogne. It was part of the Battle of the Bulge. Those involved included Nazi Germany, the United States, Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz and Hasso von Manteuffel.
Before and after
- from 20 October 1944 to 15 August 1945Philippines campaign of 1944–1945
- from 11 November 1944 to 21 December 1944Battle of Ormoc Bay
- 7 December 1944Founding of International Civil Aviation Organization
- 18 December 1944Launch of Le Monde
- from 20 December 1944 to 27 December 1944Siege of Bastogne
- from 1945 to 1947Operation B
- 1945Founding of Jodrell Bank Observatory
- 1945Founding of United Nations Economic and Social Council
- 1945Discovery of promethium
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