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WW2 Christmas 1944, Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne & the Legendary 'Nuts!' That Changed the War ⭐ [View all]
In December 1944, WWII seemed to be nearing its end. But, Hitler had other plans. He launched the brutal Battle of the Bulge, catching the Allies by surprise. The 101st Airborne Division fared the hellish cold and the powerful German attack, immortalized in General McAuliffe's reponse 'Nuts!'
NUTS!' Gen. McAuliffe Refused To Surrender to Germans - Bastogne, The Bulge, Dec. 22, 1944
https://www.democraticunderground.com/11663468
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Wiki. - Battle of the Bulge.. The "Bulge" was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in World War II and the third-deadliest campaign in American history.
It was one of the most important battles of the war, as it marked the last major offensive attempted by the Axis powers on the Western front. After this defeat, Nazi forces could only retreat for the remainder of the war...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge
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