Why was The Battle Bulge called the Battle of the Bulge?

Answer 1

The German attack on the American lines pushed the Americans many miles back in one area resulting in a bulge in the frontlines in Belgium.

Answer 2

The Bulge was a large bulge shape in the front lines at the time, caused by a initially successful, surprise breakout or breakthrough by the retreating Germans. The story is fascinating reading. Check your local library shelves.

Answer 3

The German attack on the American lines pushed the Americans many miles back in one area resulting in a bulge in the frontlines in Belgium.

Answer 4

From a huge bulge in the terrain where the battle took place. The river makes a huge bulge to the north. From a "bulge" in the american/german battle lines

Answer 5

In the Ardennes region of Belgium, France and Luxumbourg. It was a major offensive by the Germans in WW II