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Bastogne Siege 80 Years - BATTLE SET
Period Second World War
SKILL 2
Box Dim. 440 x 270 x 70 mm
Price € 70.00
Description
On December 16, 1944, the German army launched a major offensive through the dense Ardennes
forest in Belgium, codenamed “Wacht am Rhein.” The city of Bastogne, a crucial road junction and
significant logistical center, was one of the primary objectives of the strategic plan. The Belgian town
and its surrounding areas were encircled by German forces, effectively isolating a large number of
American troops within the pocket. These troops withstood numerous enemy assaults for several days
under adverse weather and environmental conditions. The resistance of the 101st Airborne Division
“Screaming Eagles” was legendary. On December 26, the siege was lifted by a counteroffensive from
several armored divisions of the U.S. Third Army, under the command of General George Smith Patton.
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