"Commanding the U.S. Army’s beleaguered and surrounded 101st Airborne Division during World War II’s Battle of the Bulge, McAuliffe received a German surrender ultimatum. “Nuts!” he replied, and became a lasting symbol of American courage and determination under fire….
From "BASTOGNE: The Story of the First Eight Days" By COLONEL S. L. A. MARSHALL:
CHAPTER 4, FIRST MEETING WITH THE ENEMY
Bastogne Then and Now
Frostbite caused many casualties
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