What was Hitler's final major offensive on the Western Front in December 1944?
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Correct answer: The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a desperate attempt to split Allied lines and capture the port of Antwerp. Despite initial success, the German army lacked the fuel and reserves to sustain the offensive.
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