In German nomenclature, the operation is usually referred to as the Fourth Battle of Kharkov. Belgorod–Kharkov offensive operation, an August 1943 battle in which Soviet forces retook the city.Third Battle of Kharkov, a February 1943 battle in which Soviet forces were driven out again, and the Germans forces retook the city.Second Battle of Kharkov, a May 1942 battle in which Soviet forces attempted to retake the city.First Battle of Kharkov, an October 1941 battle in which German troops captured the city.For example, soldiers have received awards 'for their action in the Battle of Kharkov'. In usage the term is sometimes indistinct, perhaps meaning the collection of all fighting at Kharkov including and in between the four named battles, or perhaps meaning just one of the battles without specifying which. The Battle of Kharkov was any one of four World War II battles in and near the Soviet city of Kharkov in modern Ukraine. For other uses, see Battle of Kharkiv (disambiguation). It was launched through the densely forested Ardennes region. It took place from December 16th, 1944 to January 25th, 1945. It was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II. For the February 2022 battle, see Battle of Kharkiv (2022). The Battle of the Bulge, named for the bulge in American lines created by the German attack, is also known as the Ardennes Offensive.

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