 Complete the following phrase:  Germanys rapidly deteriorating military situation necessitated the use of the night fighters in roles for which they were not equipped or trained. In December 1944, the and began the Ardennes Offensive to split the British and American armies and capture Antwerp. NJG 1 and other units were ordered to provide close air support during the operation, at night. On 2324 December 88 night fighters flew ground support missions between Liège, Sedan and Metz, and in support of the 