Two American soldiers examine a German parachute found in an area where German paratroopers were dropped at the beginning of the Ardennes offensive in December 1944.

Evidence found

 American soldiers dig hasty foxholes in snow covered terrain as enemy fire opens up near Berismenil, Belgium. A dead soldier lies in the foreground; 25 December 1944 - 28 January 1945

Allied Counter Attack in the Ardennes

General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his generals, including Lt. General Omar Bradley (far left) and Maj. General Leonard T. Gerow (between them), and Lt. Gen. Lawton J. Collins (far right); July 26, 1944.