Allies (United States)Objective
The Allied objective was to clear Foy and nearby approaches so Bastogne could be expanded into a stronger base for counterattack.
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The fight for Foy took place north of Bastogne in January 1945 as Allied forces pushed back after the German siege of the town.
Axis (German Army)Objective
The Axis objective was to hold the villages north of Bastogne and delay Allied pressure against the shrinking Bulge salient.
The capture of Foy helped open the northern approaches from Bastogne and marked another step in reducing the German offensive.