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"Nuts"

I believe that was Gen. McAuliffe with the 101st in Bastogne...

Although it *does* describe most Minnesotans' politcal views accurately.

Cheers!

1,980 posted on 01/19/2008 5:45:58 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)

At Bastogne the 101st was put under siege by a far-larger force of Germans under the command of General Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz, who soon demanded that the Americans surrender. McAuliffe sent back to Lüttwitz his now-famous reply: "NUTS!" The 101st was able to hold off the German assault until the 4th Armored Division arrived to provide reinforcement. For his actions at Bastogne, McAuliffe was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Patton on December 30, 1944, followed later by the Distinguished Service Medal.

2,072 posted on 01/19/2008 5:57:29 PM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)