Created by Tom Horn on 14 Oct 2009, Last Update on 6 Aug 2010

Siege of Bastogne - 20 Dec 1944

Bastogne, a vital road junction in the Ardennes mountain range, was a vital objective for German forces during the Battle of the Bulge. 101st, 10th and 705th battalion troops held the town, until they were relieved by elements of Patton's 3rd Army.

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Tags : Belgium,Germany,United States,Land,Europe,Combat

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