Battle of The Bulge
During the Battle of the Bulge it consisted of three infantry (212th, 256th, 352nd Volksgrenadier) and one parachute (5th) divisions. Its role was to protect the southern flank of 5th Panzer Army and the entire Ardennes Offensive. Like the other two German armies in the offensive, the 7th Army took substantial losses. The 7th Army defended against the northward attack of the U.S. 3rd Army, but ultimately failed to halt General Patton's drive to Bastogne and Houffalize. The 7th Army, however, managed to avoid encirclement and retreated again to the Westwall.
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