Diary January 16, 1945

 winter war in the Ardennes
The winter war in the Ardennes is a new experience for the US soldiers.

Tuesday, January 16, 1945:

Western Front

US 1st and 3rd Armies link up at Houffalize in the Ardennes.

Sea War

Indian OceanOperation Meridian: British Pacific Fleet (TF 63) leaves Ceylon for the Pacific.

Battle of the Bulge Losses:

KIAwoundedmissing/POWsTanks
Germansc. 120,000 (KIA, wounded, missing, PoWs)==600
US8,60747,13921,144733
British1,400 (KIA, wounded, missing, PoWs)==?
Oval@3x 2

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