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Description of the incident and the General's reply138 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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Germans ordering Americaon forces at Bastogne to surrender136 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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City fighting136 views
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Vietnam choppers135 views
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Training local government troops in mortar fire.135 views
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Glider134 viewsGliders were used to transport 1 jeep or 1artillery piece or 15 soldiers.
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The Cricket132 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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Japanese soldier items131 views
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What to take when dropping into enemy territory131 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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Which way?130 views
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Vietnam chopper closeup118 views
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Artillery Piece on a pallet being prepared to be dropped from a plane.118 views
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