U.S. Battle of the Bulge veterans salute the national colors during a "Spirit of '45 Day," ceremony at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Va., Aug. 16, 2015. During the battle, some 500,000 troops fought through snow and bitter winter conditions; facing down bullets and German tanks. The U.S. won the battle, but 76,000 Americans were killed, wounded, or missing in action. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Mueller/Released)