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Western Front

The night was not so silent, not for the soldiers at Bastogne. 'T was just before Christmas when they had to fight surrounded and alone. "The crossroads cannot fall, " was the order to be upheld. The winter owned the elements, but courage in hearts held. "Nuts!" replied the commander, when he was demanded to surrender. Even today, December '44 is etched in the things we remember. The US, Belgium, and Luxembourg remember this together.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/18/2019 7:06:00 AM
I remember that story! Thank you for telling it! And the Germans LOST, didn't they! Good old commander, saying, 'NUTS!'
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Date: 8/1/2018 1:03:00 PM
I am picturing you pouring over history books with rapt attention, David. I love history too.
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