Bastogne remembered

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#1

on 12-13-08 the town of Bastogne, Belgium remembers the horrific dec 44 battle. 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945 including a re enactment. I won’t go into details as this historic battle has been discussed

fighting each other and horrible winter weather as the death toll rises.

BTY the town has a nickname. “nuts city” for the famous reply to surrender from General Tony McAuliffe. I never knew that

[photos

combat photos


dead US soldier


dead German soldiers. many on both sides died from the freezing weather. Patton claimed he rescued the the 101. they claim they were relieved.

[[URL=“http://www.history.army.mil/reference/bulge/images.htm”]combat photos](combat photos)](http://thetension.blogspot.com/2008/12/photo-essay-battle-of-bulge-2008.html)

sitting here in my warm home with snow and freezing temps outside I can’t even feature nor imagine the horrific sacrifice’s that was made here. a salute to them all - both sides

#2

Haha, I hope picture two was a modern reenactment, because otherwise I didn’t know they had that particular model of Alfa-Romeo in 1944! :smiley:

#3

I had the chance to do a little tour around Bastogne with my dad last summer.
The museum in Bastogne is simply first class and I would advise anybody in the vicinity to pop in and see for themselves.Also in the same area,Diekirch (Lux) is also really good although a bit more messy.La Gleize is also worth a look.
The map posted by the O.P is really interesting.Thanks!

#4

Malmédy ?
Look here.

#5

believe me if I had the $$$$ I would take the tours in a heart beat. I would start at Normandy and go all the way. also I would really like to see the ones in the Pacific to. well there’s my day deaming …

#6

Lest we forget