Battle of the Bulge By apgam Dec 16, 1944 Allied troops were located on the border of Germany along a 200-mile front. Allied troops were located on the border of Germany along a 200-mile front. Dec 16, 1944 Nazi's mounted a surprise offensive Period: Dec 16, 1944 to Jan 25, 1945 Battle of the Bulge Dec 18, 1944 German success ended Dec 18, 1944 Nazi army in a position of stalemate Dec 22, 1944 Weather began to clear, and Allies were able to call in the air force. Dec 23, 1944 Allied Counter-attack begins Dec 24, 1944 Allies experience first attack by Nazi Jet Bombers Jan 16, 1945 Lack of Fuel caused the German army to abandon vehicles. Jan 25, 1945 End of war- 81,000 american casualities 100,000 german casualities