The overlooked defense that stalled the Battle of the Bulge

History · Published 30 September 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: While the defense of Bastogne often dominates the history of the Battle of the Bulge, a critical stand took place on the north edge of the German attack that was arguably even more important.

This video examines the defense of Elsenborn Ridge, where outnumbered troops from the American 2nd and 99th infantry divisions successfully blunted the advance of Germany's most powerful divisions assigned to the battle. By stalling the attack at this Belgian crossroads, these units played a vital role in the larger conflict.

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