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In December 1944, amid the frozen forests of the Ardennes, Bastogne became a crucible of endurance. American troops held the line through encirclement, snow, and relentless fire — a stand defined by grit, clarity of purpose, and the will to outlast the cold and the danger.
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In December 1944, Bastogne, Belgium, was under siege—cold, surrounded, and outnumbered. On December 22, the German commander demanded the American forces surrender or face obliteration. The visibly weary but resolute acting U.S. commander, Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe, famously responded with a single word, “NUTS!”
As the story goes:
McAuliffe, half-awake and incredulous, muttered, “Us surrender? Aw, nuts!”
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Kinnard urged him to use that defiant word in the formal reply. The message was typed:
“To the German Commander: NUTS!
The American Commander”German officers, unfamiliar with American slang, asked if it meant yes or no. Colonel Joseph Harper translated gently: “In plain English, it’s the same as ‘go to hell.’” Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4History Stack Exchange+4.
This bold retort epitomized the American refusal to yield—even when hope dimmed—and became the enduring symbol of Bastogne’s stand.
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This is the latest offering from Michael Happe and Gavox. The Bastogne. It is of stainless steel and measures 36 mm in diameter. The movement is automatic (Miyota).
Gavox Bastogne Field Automatic 1945
399,00€ TAX Incl
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