The Battle of the Bulge

[TerryMiller]

Speaking of the Bulge:

Battle of the Bulge: U.S. Army Center of Military History

PBS American Experience: Battle of the Bulge

A few Bill Mauldin cartoons of the Era, also from the PBS site

The Daily Mail: Vivid New Battle of the Bulge Photos

 

[ratski]

A guy I went to college with was there (among other incredible places and events).
He and his tank captured 5 infiltrators.

They were suspicious because there were 5 guys in the Jeep and there were standing orders to never have more than 4.
Then they noticed that the Jeep didn't have blackout lights.

I truly believe that the men and women who fought those battles (European, African, Pacific, etc) were a breed that we may never see again.
Whenever I have had the chance to talk with them, I have always felt humbled.

Dave

 

[primeoflife321]

My Dad was there. Golden Acorns 87th Infantry G-345. Quoted from the 87th Infantry Division History: "The 345th waged a vicious 3 day battle in a wood inside Germany capturing a sector of the woods approx a mile long but only 50 yards wide in places. The battalion held this strip against repeated counter-attacks from three sides".

Thanks Dad

 

[aviator41]

A guy I went to college with was there (among other incredible places and events).
He and his tank captured 5 infiltrators.

They were suspicious because there were 5 guys in the Jeep and there were standing orders to never have more than 4.
Then they noticed that the Jeep didn't have blackout lights.

I truly believe that the men and women who fought those battles (European, African, Pacific, etc) were a breed that we may never see again.
Whenever I have had the chance to talk with them, I have always felt humbled.

Dave

This is why I ask their names. These brave men have earned the right to be honored individually as well as in groups. Bless them all, bless them each, thank you for my life.

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

That was where Audie Murphy kicked their a$$es between movie sets.

Audie Murphy did not fight in the battle of the bulge. He was wounded in the hip in October of 1944 and did not return to combat until mid January 1945.

 

[WWB]

I had a client who was an MP during the Battle of the Bulge. The english speaking german infiltrators wore captured American uniforms. The infiltrators had a pinhead size white pin that was worn on their left collar as a way of recognizing each other. Very difficult to notice unless you were looking for it. He captured one infiltrator by spotting the white pin. His name was Leo Pigg from Locust Grove.

 

[Boehlertaught]

This is why I ask their names. These brave men have earned the right to be honored individually as well as in groups. Bless them all, bless them each, thank you for my life.

Amen to the life we have due to all of our brave military folks.

 

[TerryMiller]

Audie Murphy did not fight in the battle of the bulge. He was wounded in the hip in October of 1944 and did not return to combat until mid January 1945.

Yep, Audie Murphy was a "whole nuther story." Spend a little time just reading the Wikipedia account.

Audie Murphy - Wikipedia

 

[Okiedog]

My dad was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and spent 5 mos. in a German POW camp. I don't know near as much as I'd like. The war was one thing he didn't like talking about. His name was Chester Dean from Maysville.

 

[WTJ]

That was where Audie Murphy kicked their a$$es between movie sets.

Colmar Pocket.