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By December 21, the tide of the battle began to turn. American reinforcements and the harsh winter conditions proved detrimental to the German forces. While initial optimism prevailed, the persistent problems of supply shortages and the loss of control over logistics began to tear apart the fabric of the German attack. As the battle progressed, many soldiers were reduced to desperate measures, including looting homes for food and alcohol.
As Christmas approached, the situation for German soldiers deteriorated rapidly. The promised victory was fading, and the harsh winter conditions took their toll. The reluctance to surrender became fueled more by desperation rather than any genuine hope for victory. A bleak acknowledgment of failure emerged among German commanders.