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Description of the incident and the General's reply144 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 choppers143 views
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Training local government troops in mortar fire.140 views
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Glider140 viewsGliders were used to transport 1 jeep or 1artillery piece or 15 soldiers.
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Germans ordering Americaon forces at Bastogne to surrender140 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 fighting140 views
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What to take when dropping into enemy territory138 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 items137 views
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The Cricket137 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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Which way?135 views
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Vietnam chopper closeup125 views
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Artillery Piece on a pallet being prepared to be dropped from a plane.124 views
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