Battle Of The Bulge Collection

Tanks and convoys on the way to the Ardennes salient. circa January 1945

These two- men had a tough task : they had to breach a mine field barring the approach to Brachelen, Germany. They camouflaged their M.1. rifles with adhesive tape to avoid being seen by the enemy

Infantrymen gather in Bastogne, Belgium to regroup after being cut away from their regiment by Germans in the enemy drive in this area. December 1944

Major General Jim Gavin, Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division in Belgium, walks down La-Ne where troops of the 508th Regiment wiped out a battalion of attacking SS troops during

Bombs on Bergen. Striking at German supply lines just behind the battle lines. US 8th Air Force bombers attack rail marshalling yards at Bergen, Germany

The German spearhead, whose objective was Dinant on the River Meuse lost a large number of vehicles before it was halted. A large number of armoured cars, half-tracks

Fighting the elements as well as a well-dug in enemy, in country that gives every advantage to the defenders, infantry continued their advance towards a village in Belgium

In their drive to cut the German wedge, US troops advancing towards the Luxembourg border. December 1944

Soldiers of a US tank destroyers unit with the 101st Airborne Division, during its defence of the Belgian town of Bastogne

Tanks of the United States 35th Infantry Division moving through the Belgian town of Bastogne. 18th January 1945

American infantrymen movie through a wrecked street in a shattered town advancing to attack the next town in their path during their advance further easttwards toward Germany. January 1945

Two men of the American 101st Airborne Division, besieged in the Belgian town of Bastogne during the Rundstedt breakthrough

American infantryman calmly smokes a pipe at his snow covered post near a machine gun mounted in a forward position during the Battle of the Bulge. December 1944 - January 1945

British patrol team dressed in white camouflage cloaks for their reconnaissance missions on the German front and in the Ardennes during the Second World War. January 1945

British and American patrols meet in the Belgian town of La Roche, the most important town in the northern half of the Ardennes salient during the Second World War

The main street of La Roche in Belgium after being re-liberated by Allied forces, showing the ruins left by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge. January 1945

Members of a forward observer section of the Field Artillery of the 30th Division, putting on winter camouflage in the snow covered fighting section of the front near Stavelot

American tanks and infantrymen on their way up to the front pass through the street of Lierneux in Belgium during the Second World War. December 1944

Miles of transport forge ahead through the snow covered grounds of the Ardennes salient during the Allied advance into Europe near the end of the Second World War. January 1945

General view showing snow covered Houffaliz, severley damaged by shells and bombs, pictured after its capture by Allied troops reducing Rundstedts salient in the Ardennes. 22nd January 1945

An anti-tank gun and its crew of the US 2nd Armored Division entering Dochamps entering the newly captured town of Dochamps in Belgium during the Second World War. January 1945

American and German military vehicles lie overturned on the roadside after being put out of action by heavy fighting north east of Bastogne in the Ardennes salient during the Second World War

Major General Matthew Ridgway and James Gavin during the Battle of the Bulge
December 1944 - World War II photo of Major General Matthew Ridgway and Major General James Gavin during the Battle of the Bulge. Both men were airborne infantry commanders

EUROPE, Belgium, Bastogne Place Gen. Mcauliffe, Battle of the Bulge Sherman Tank

Bastogne Belgium Horse-drawn carts with civilians

American tanks in the Malmedy area north of the formerly German-held Belgium Bulge, January 1945
WORLD WAR II: U.S. TANKS. American tanks in the Malmedy area north of the formerly German-held Belgium Bulge, January 1945

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"Battle of the Bulge: A Grueling Fight for Victory" As tanks and convoys made their way towards the Ardennes salient in January 1945, a daunting task lay ahead for two brave men. Their mission was to breach a treacherous minefield that barred their approach, risking their lives to pave the way for the Allied forces. Meanwhile, in Bastogne, Belgium, infantrymen gathered to regroup after being cut off from their comrades. The resilience and determination of these soldiers were unwavering as they prepared themselves for the fierce battles that awaited them. Leading the charge was Major General Jim Gavin, commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Belgium. His strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership inspired his troops as they fought against all odds. Not only did American forces face formidable enemy resistance but also battled harsh elements on unfamiliar terrain. In this unforgiving country that offered no respite, every step forward came at great cost. The German spearhead aimed to reach Dinant on the River Meuse but suffered heavy losses along its path. The Allied counteroffensive proved relentless in pushing back against this aggressive advance. Bombs rained down on Bergen as part of an effort to disrupt German supply lines just behind enemy lines. These daring strikes played a crucial role in weakening German forces and turning the tide of battle. Advancing towards Luxembourg's border, US troops relentlessly drove forward with one objective: severing the German wedge that threatened European stability. Their courage knew no bounds as they faced well-dug-in enemies determined to hold their ground. United States tank destroyers unit joined forces with the 101st Airborne Division during this pivotal battle. Together, they formed an unstoppable force ready to take on any challenge thrown their way. Through shattered towns and wrecked streets, American infantrymen pressed onward towards victory. They witnessed firsthand both destruction and resilience as they fought tirelessly to liberate occupied territories.