| Original caption: “United States troops are holding the town against the power thrusts of the enemy. As a tribute to the heroic exploits of American forces, Bastogne has erected memorials in their honor.” Civilians evacuated in the face of the German offensive. Some 3,000 were trapped with the 101st Airborne Division and elements of the 10th Armored Division. Those that could escape headed to Vaux les Rosieres. | |
| Image Filename | wwii0318.jpg |
| Image Size | 960.57 KB |
| Image Dimensions | 2944 x 2339 |
| Photographer | |
| Photographer Title | United States Army Signal Corps |
| Caption Author | Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | December 16, 1944 |
| Location | |
| City | Bastogne |
| State or Province | Wallonia |
| Country | Belgium |
| Archive | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Record Number | NRE-338-FTL(EF)-3165(901)(1) |
| Status | Caption ©2026 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission; Image in the Public Domain |
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