The Battle of St. Vith, fought from December 16-23, 1944, was a pivotal engagement during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. The battle centered on the town of St. Vith, Belgium, a vital road junction in the Ardennes region. U.S. forces, though initially outnumbered and outgunned, mounted a tenacious defense against determined German attacks, significantly delaying the German advance and disrupting their timetable. This stubborn resistance bought valuable time for Allied reinforcements to arrive and bolster defenses further north, ultimately contributing to the eventual German defeat in the Battle of the Bulge.