Bastogne was colder
“Bastogne was colder”
Amazing military history:
The “Screaming Eagles” of the 101st Airborne Division proved their strength, stamina and heroism by pushing themselves to the absolute limit while undermanned and lacking supplies.
December 22, 1944, German Gen. Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz sent the US forces his demands: the only possible way to save themselves from complete annihilation was an honorable surrender, giving up Bastogne. He provided the Americans two hours from the time the note was delivered to make their decision.
It’s not clear how long it took for McAuliffe to respond to von Lüttwitz demands, but his response was epic. He wrote back to the German general:
“To the German Commander.
NUTS!
The American Commander.”
By December 23, the skies were clearing and the 101st Airborne Division started airdropping much-needed supplies and reinforcements. P-47 Thunderbolts took to the air and began targeting the German panzers.
YEAH; my Father was there, he hated snow till the day he died!