Posted on Dec 16, 2024
‘Remember what it was all for’: US veterans in Europe to mark WWII Battle of the Bulge
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On Saturday, some of the last living American veterans of World War II met with world leaders and many other admirers as they recounted the Battle of the Bulge and how the Allies braved subfreezing temperatures to blunt the final Nazi offensive, which began 80 years ago this month.
“I remember the bitter cold, the weight of my machine gun, and the faces of my brothers in arms — ordinary men who displayed extraordinary courage. Together we fought for freedom, step by painful step. To those who come after us, may you always remember that the freedom you cherish came at a terrible cost," said WWII veteran John D. "Jack" Foy during the commemoration.
Today and every day, we remain grateful and will always remember the sacrifices of WWII veterans
“I remember the bitter cold, the weight of my machine gun, and the faces of my brothers in arms — ordinary men who displayed extraordinary courage. Together we fought for freedom, step by painful step. To those who come after us, may you always remember that the freedom you cherish came at a terrible cost," said WWII veteran John D. "Jack" Foy during the commemoration.
Today and every day, we remain grateful and will always remember the sacrifices of WWII veterans
‘Remember what it was all for’: US veterans in Europe to mark WWII Battle of the Bulge
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For those that enjoy reading, The Band of Brothers was E company 506th regiment 101st airborne from normandy yo Hitlers eagle nest. Steven Ambrose wrote the book. These men lived thru Hell and just kept going. This shows the real spirit of the American Military Soldiers during the WWII
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It was complete chaos because fighting was not expected in that area in Belgium. I would characterize many soldiers as light infantry because they had no vehicles and no pronounced weapons systems. They had to fight a significantly large and mechanized German force. The weather was bitterly cold and ran out of food, supplies, ammunition, and any semblance of organization.
The 101st was located at Bastogne and were surrounded, but they would eventually prevail because the division was elite. They trained hard and fought hard to prepare for the war.
The 101st was located at Bastogne and were surrounded, but they would eventually prevail because the division was elite. They trained hard and fought hard to prepare for the war.
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