Answer:
The Battle of the Bulge started on December 16, 1944, when German forces launched a surprise attack on Allied forces in the forested Ardennes region in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. The battle lasted until January 16, 1945, after the Allied counteroffensive forced German troops to withdraw.
Combatants: German
Start date: December 16, 1944
Part of: World War II, Western Front
End date: January 16, 1945
They fought for home and had a home-field advantage. They also had knowledge of the area. They had the french on their side.
Based on documentation,
The only 2 African countries that were able to keep their freedom from European imperialism were;
B: Ethiopia and Liberia.
Ethiopia is currently the worlds oldest independent country and Liberia was founded to support the U.S. in relation to slavery in 1821.
I hope this has aided you and is sufficient.
Cheers! <span />