During the Battle of the Bulge, the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division was initially deployed in the Ardennes region of Belgium. They played a crucial role in defending key positions against the German offensive, particularly around the towns of St. Vith and Bastogne. The division's rapid deployment and fierce resistance were instrumental in slowing the German advance and ultimately contributing to the Allied victory in the battle.
During the Battle of the Bulge, General Anthony McAuliffe of the 101st Airborne Division famously responded "Nuts" to a German surrender ultimatum.
US 82nd Airborne Division US 101st Airborne Division
The 101st Airborne Division was organized as a paratrooper division during WW2. It included paratrooper and glider-borne troops that were used in the D-Day invasion. Later it was sent to re-inforce Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 101st Airborne Division became an Air Assault(helicopter) division during the Viet Nam War and continues to function in that capacity to this day.
members of the 101st Airborne as well as other units were the main stay of resistence against the German assault on Bastogne, Belgium in December 1944.......
Easy Company of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne Division
325th glider regiment, 101st Airborne...................
The Germans pulled back and left a Bulge around the town of Bastogne. The Americans seized it with the 101st Airborne Division. They set up a perimeter and then, the Germans moved in around the Americans, and then attacked the perimeter. This action the created the "Bulge", and began The Battle of the "Bulge".
The nickname "Screaming Eagles" for the 101st Airborne Division symbolizes their fierce and fearless reputation in combat. During the Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne Division played a crucial role in defending Bastogne against a much larger German force. Their refusal to surrender and the defiant response "Nuts" to a German surrender demand showcased their determination and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. This moment became a symbol of American courage and defiance during World War II.
Yes, airborne troops.
battle of bulge
Battle of bulge
The Belgian town of Bastogne and the area around it was where the US 101st Airborne Division held out against the superior force of the German Army.