Battle of the Bulge - Wikipedia
Battle of the Bulge | American Experience | PBS
It was the biggest and bloodiest single battle American soldiers ever fought — one in which nearly 80,000 Americans were killed, maimed, or captured. Packed with extraordinary newsreel and Army footage, Battle of the Bulge captures the action on the battle's frontlines and the strategy behind...
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Had an uncle there who had to run things as a Sgt. after his entire command element was wiped out... He was awarded the Bronze Star with a Combat V for his actions.
Never heard any details from him when he was alive. Like my father and all our other friends and family members who saw significant combat all I could get from them as a kid was: "It was rough"... Learned most of my uncles story at his funeral from his medals and ribbons citations along with details from family...
He ended up being severely wounded and was listed as Missing In Action. His wife thought he was dead after several months of waiting for word after that initial telegram...
He finally was able to get word of his survival back home after reaching a hospital in Britain.. He'd made it there after being moved by hand, by stretcher, by Jeep, by train car, and by ship (to England)...
Not a one hit wonder, he went on to switch Services and serve in the Marine Corp Reserve, once again reaching the rank of Sgt...
R.I.P. Uncle
May our country continue to remember what you and your friends did over there..., and why it was important that you did it...
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