In the winter of 1944 the men of Easy company 101st Airborne PIR were sent to Bastogne to help defend against a German attemted breakthrough in the Ardennes Forrest. (The Battle of the Bulge). the picture shows the very woods in which these amazing people lived in their foxholes for almost four weeks. During that time they were short of ammo, food clothing and medical supplies. They lost many of the company but remained steadfast until early January when Patton came in to re-supply and re-inforce. The woods are now a peaceful reminder to those who wish to venture there. No car access so very few visitors...great.
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