American Army in the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium during WWII

American Army in the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium during WWII

Sep 17, 2016 #US Army

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A convoy of American army soldiers dressed in the winter camouflage advancing in the vicinity of the Belgian city of Bastogne during the Second World War. The Western Front.

Bastogne In the second half of December 1944 the US Army 101st Airborne Division, Battle Group “B” of the the 10th Armored Division and the 463rd Field Artillery Division were surrounded by superior forces of the Wehrmacht (15 divisions, including 4 of Armoured). However, the American army were able to hold the city, receiving supplies by air and won the battle.

 

 

Location: Belgium
Time when the photo was taken: 1945

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