The Battle of the Bulge

In a wooded area near St. Vith an American soldier takes cover and trains his Thompson submachine gun on an enemy position. Savage fighting has already occurred in the area, as evidenced by the burning vehicle and debris littering the scene.

The Battle of the Bulge

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Stand at St. Vith

By Charles Whiting

In the early hours of Sunday morning, December 17, 1944, an American brigadier general suffering from piles was heading into the unknown. Read more

This haunting image of a snow-covered Bastogne was painted by a U.S. Army artist about the time of the siege in December 1944. U.S. forces refused to evacuate the Belgian crossroads town and stood against repeated German attacks.

The Battle of the Bulge

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Bravery in Embattled Bastogne

By Michael D. Hull

Shivering and stamping their feet in the snow, three American soldiers warmed their hands over a small fire at an observation post. Read more

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