Patton's Finest Hour: The Battle of the Bulge

When the Allies recover their composure after the Nazi surprise break through on the Western front, they quickly go into action. Supplies are rushed to the front as civilian evacuees stream to the rear. Gen Patton's armor fights its way northward into Bastogne, the demolished city. Now Allied strategy is operating to make the Nazis pay for the gains secured through their surprise counter-attack."

Background of events on Hitler's Ardennes offensive December 1944, with focus on December 19th attack on St. Vith, marking beginning of the Battle of Bulge. Role of 84th infantry division in fighting German army in World War II - penetration of Siegfried Line November 1944, and move into Belgium December 1944.

Combat story of 10th armored division in World War II, with focus on events related to fighting around Metz and Bastogne. Combat story of 10th armored division continued - fighting in Bastogne and ensuing events during push to Brenner Pass from December 1944 to april 1945.

Story of the three-day attack on St. Vith and retreat of American troops when the town was lost to the Germans. Fighting by 84th infantry division in Battle of the Bulge, crossing of the Roer and Rhine, and the desperate race to the Elbe.

On the battle of the Ardennes. British tanks advance; infantry row across a small stream in Holland; machine guns are manned; prisoners are marched to the rear; German citizens greet British troops; German prisoners push a wounded comrade in a cart; civilians are evacuated from Bastogne.

Story of America's winter soldier throughout the history of the country from valley forge to the Battle of the Bulge.