Bastogne

Bastogne, BE

The Belgian crossroads town that became the symbol of American resistance during the **Ardennes Offensive** of December 1944. Completely encircled by German forces, the **101st Airborne Division** and attached units refused German surrender demands; Brig. Gen. McAuliffe's reply of "Nuts!" is legendary. The siege was broken on December 26 when **Patton's Third Army** punched through from the south.