“I’m The 82d Airborne and This Is As Far As the Bastards Are Going!” – The 82d Airborne Division in the Battle of the Bulge

Their sacrifices not only shaped the outcome of one of World War II’s most pivotal battles but also cemented their legacy as one of the finest fighting units in history.
The Battle for Echternach: Patton’s Other Objective in the Battle of the Bulge

The capture of Echternach was quickly forgotten, though not to the men of the 5th Infantry Division who fought so hard in terrible conditions to liberate the town and secure the southern shoulder of the Bulge that Eisenhower had wanted.