Life Takes A Look At The Battle Of The Bulge (Rare Pics)

[mrjarrell]

I love these newer online retrospectives that Life is doing. Here's a look at the Battle of the Bulge. It really puts a face on things.

Battle of the Bulge: RARE, UNSEEN - Photo Gallery - LIFE

 

[possum_128]

Thanks for the link. My Dad was one of many in that battle.

 

[chocktaw2]

A somber reminder. Thanks

 

[indysims]

Wow...

Amazing pictures. Thanks for the post. Band of Brothers...

 

[Mackey]

Outstanding, powerful images. I did enjoy the following from the slideshow:

Perhaps the defining moment for all Allied forces fighting in the Battle of the Bulge came when the Germans demanded the surrender of American troops surrounded in the town of Bastogne. United States General Anthony McAuliffe (above) replied to the ultimatum with a now-legendary one-word response: "Nuts!" -- which is a rather milder way of saying, "Screw you." His men withstood German attacks until they could be relieved by the 4th Armored Division.

 

[HaleysLodge]

What it took to get the job done, just makes everything else look like a walk in the park

 

[Bapak2ja]

America's greatest generation.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Or, "Meine ******

up Deine ***, up to my NUTZ! " The Army Way.

Outstanding, powerful images. I did enjoy the following from the slideshow:

 

[starbreather]

Wow thanks powerful

 

[littletommy]

Excellent photos! Thanks for posting!

 

[1911Shooter]

I still carry around something that came back from that battle with me everyday and thats my middle name (Meredith) and its also my dads name.

My grandfather fought in that battle and became a POW. While he was in a prison camp he met a man named Meredith. The two of them put a plan together to try and excape. When they did, Meredith was shot and killed and thats how my father got his name and I also got my middle name.

 

[indyjohn]

Thanks for the link. My Dad was one of many in that battle.

Mine too. 384th FAB, 103d Infantry, 6th Army Group.

 

[9mmfan]

Great post. I've spoken to veterans who said Band of Brothers was THE WAY IT WAS; looks like it was.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

My maternal grandfather was a forward observer in, and took some shrapnel during the Battle of the Bulge. He ended up a "mustang" 2 Lt before he separated service.

-J-

 

[DRob]

The greatest generation, indeed

Never pass up a chance to thank him if you should meet one of these men. I had the great pleasure of meeting a P47 pilot who flew during the Battle of The Bulge. I speak with him and his wife at our favorite breakfast place several days a week and buy their breakfast now and then. He's 88 and doing fairly well but they are going fast.

 

[public servant]

Mine too. 384th FAB, 103d Infantry, 6th Army Group.

Mine as well. 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion.

638th Tank Destroyer Battalion

Browse | 84th Infantry Division

 

[Kutnupe14]

America's greatest generation.

I'm always wondered about why this is said. I think it's the 3rd Greatest... following being the "originals," who fought the most power army in the world with hunting rifles and rag tag uniforms, and behind the the generation, where "brother" fought "brother," over the path the country would follow.

But nevertheless, they all showed their mettle, and today's generations pale in comparison.

Thanks to OP for sharing.