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82nd U. S. Airborne Division, 1944
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82nd U. S. Airborne Division, 1944
Men of the 82nd U.S. Airborne Division gather round the warmth and light of a fire at night-time in the heavy forest of the Ardennes, Belgium. They had been part of the 116 men who held a crossroads west of Regne for 76 hours during the Battle of the Bulge. The 82nd, commanded by Colonel James Gavin, were veterans of D-Day, Sicily, Italy and Arnhem. Date: December 1944
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1944 82nd Airborne Ardennes Bulge Crossroads Division Forest Gavin Regne December
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Amidst the frigid and darkened Ardennes forest of Belgium during the winter of 1944, the weary men of the 82nd U.S. Airborne Division found solace in the warmth and light of a fire. These brave soldiers had held a strategic crossroads west of the small town of Regne for an astonishing 76 hours during the Battle of the Bulge. Having already proven their mettle in D-Day, Sicily, Italy, and Arnhem, they were now led by their commanding officer, Colonel James Gavin. The Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II, took place from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945. The 82nd Airborne Division, with their unwavering determination and courage, managed to halt the German advance at this critical juncture, preventing a potential disaster for the Allied forces. The image captures a poignant moment as these soldiers gather around the fire, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames. The dense forest surrounding them is a stark reminder of the harsh conditions they faced during their heroic stand. Despite the hardships, they remain united, their spirits unbroken, as they continue to guard their position. This powerful photograph serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the 82nd U.S. Airborne Division and their unwavering commitment to their mission during the Battle of the Bulge. The date is December 1944, a time when the outcome of the war hung in the balance, and these men played a crucial role in securing the Allied victory.
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