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Description of the incident and the General's reply146 viewsNuts! the General said. When the message was delivered back to the Germans, it was also explained to them that "Nuts!" means "Go to hell!". The German commander was a little bit premature in his demand. Americans were able to battle their way out of Bastogne.
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Vietnam choppers144 views
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Glider143 viewsGliders were used to transport 1 jeep or 1artillery piece or 15 soldiers.
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Training local government troops in mortar fire.142 views
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City fighting142 views
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Germans ordering Americaon forces at Bastogne to surrender141 viewsThe Germans sent a message to the American General in command ordering surrender in 2 hours during the Battle of the Bulge or he would start artillery fire again and annihilate them.
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The Cricket141 viewsJust like you see in the movie "The Longest Day", troops were issued these clickers to identify themselves to each other.
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What to take when dropping into enemy territory140 viewsLocal currency was provided to escape and evade if necessary. Small phrase books of the local language came in handy. Parachutes though always shown as buried or thrown away in the movies, were actually used often to provide shelter, as chaplain garments, etc.
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Japanese soldier items139 views
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Which way?138 views
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Vietnam chopper closeup127 views
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Artillery Piece on a pallet being prepared to be dropped from a plane.126 views
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