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AFP-JIJI BRUSSELS - The Battle of the Bulge was the last German offensive of World War II, and the Siege of Bastogne the scene of a heroic defense by American paratroopers. Seventy-five years on, the Belgian town is hosting a weekend of colorful re- enactments followed by solemn ceremonies of remembrance. Veterans, historians and military enthusiasts are joining international officials to mark the now legendary close quarters battle on a snowbound wooded plateau.

Ceremonies are being held to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge that stopped the Nazis' last-ditch bid to turn the tide of World War II. Associated PressDecember 16, 20198:38pm US and European Union top officials are attending ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the decisive engagement which stopped Adolf Hitler's last-ditch offensive to turn the tide of the war.

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Commander of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces Sergey Karakaev said that "in the future those missiles can carry nuclear warheads" Commander of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces Sergey Karakaev© Mikhail Klimentyev/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS MOSCOW, December 16.