Battle of the Bulge: Siege of Bastogne | Frontlines Ep. 06 | Documentary
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Published 2023-02-24
On December 20th, 1944, the Germans launched a massive mechanized attack on the Allied forces in the Ardennes - known as the Battle of the Bulge. The goal was capturing the vital port of Antwerp. The American troops were caught off guard, and the German forces quickly gained ground, pushing the Allies back. The Siege of Bastogne began shortly thereafter, with the German forces attempting to break through the Allied lines and capture the town.
The Battle of the Bulge raged on for several weeks, with both sides suffering heavy losses. However, the Siege of Bastogne was a pivotal moment in the battle, as the American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division held their ground against the German onslaught. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outgunned, they dug in and fought fiercely, enduring freezing temperatures and heavy artillery fire.
For the next several days, the Germans relentlessly bombarded the town with artillery shells, hoping to break the American resistance. But the men of the 101st Airborne stood firm, and their heroism during the Siege of Bastogne became a symbol of American resilience and determination during the Battle of the Bulge.
Finally, General George S. Patton's Third Army arrived to relieve the besieged American soldiers in Bastogne. The arrival of Patton's tanks and infantry forced the Germans to retreat, effectively ending their hopes of capturing Antwerp. The Siege of Bastogne was over, and the Americans emerged victorious.
The Battle of the Bulge was a brutal and devastating conflict that claimed the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides. However, the heroic efforts of the American soldiers during the Siege of Bastogne will forever be remembered as a symbol of bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. The Siege of Bastogne was a crucial moment in the Battle of the Bulge, and its significance cannot be overstated.
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All Comments (21)
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My Dad was with Patton in the 94th 376 division he was a Sgt and drove a wrecker. He had scrap metal in his forehead to the day he died from the battle of Ardennes. He respected Patton he was always right there fighting with them. Patton was a great General.
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I'm 66 years old and just saw a letter from my mother's "Beau" send the day before the end of the Battle of the bulge. I just learned it was the last day of his life. We can never take anything for granted and learning history ways to ensure that. Rest in peace Sydney.
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I had an uncle who was in the 101st who died at Bastogne. This documentary gives me more of an idea of what he might have gone through. I wish my mom was still around to see this as it was her brother.
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What a honor to be a part of Pattons war machine. My uncle was an engineer is Pattons 3rd. My uncle was wounded just prior to the bulge. He lost an eye from an exploded hand grenade spending 2 years in Belgium recovering. Like so many he kept his role to himself until just before his passing.
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My dad was in 101st airborne. Sergeant in Bastone. He never talked about it. He brought a brass plack back from Bastone that showed a schoolhouse with a bell tower in the background showing a paratrooper landing on the roof. And a German general and a American general and the American general saying nuts. My dad said the people of Bastone was so grateful to be liberated that they took shell casings and melted them down a made small placks about 7 inches round and gave them to the men.
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When I was in bootcamp I heard about the Screaming Eagles. They are to be respected. They were/ are the proof for the need of special forces. I admire them because they do what I dont think I can. Our armed forces of WWII are the reason we are not speaking German nor Japanese. We need to give them thanks as well as those in service now. This Memorial Day give that thanks.
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THANK YOU, TO THE GREATEST GENERATION.
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"Tell Grandpa I'm over here with Patton. He likes him so much." From my Dad, written from Bastogne, December 1944.
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My uncle was wounded in this battle by a German mortar round. He survived and lived a long life.
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My father was a 1st Sargent in the 101st Airborne. He very seldom talked about the war, but the conditions warranted commentary. They were in a war zone they were not properly dressed for. He said many of his men were suffering from frost bite on their feet. The wind went right through their clothing. He said his men were incredibly strong fighters, and considering their circumstances they were unbelievable. Very proud that they held out!
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I'm friends with the great grandson 💙 of Patton. He was just as crazy as the Great General was. I respect the entire Patton line and feel privileged to know him. Thank you 💛 for this excellent documentary.
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My father was in the all-Puerto Rican 65th Infantry regiment. They were assigned to the 7th Army that protected General Patton’s southern flank while he headed north towards Bastogne. He was in Germany when the war ended in 1945.
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As a Belgian citizen the battle of the bulge always fascinated me because of the bravery from the Americans standing there ground even if they were outnumered and in poor conditions the weather the poor clothing the low amunition and the digging in fox holes while there battered by shelling its a miracle they won with alot of heart and courage RIP to the fallen soldiers after seeing what they went trough we shouln'dt complaint about anything and cherish our freedom
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My uncle was with 101st at Bastogne, never talked much about the war. One of the few things I remember him saying about it was "you'd be surprised how fast you can dig a fox hole in frozen ground when someone is shooting at you".
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Patton was the best General the US Army ever had..
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The Greatest Generation!!! I miss them. Until YouTube I never realized this and as a young man I missed talking WW2 with them and missed my chance to tell them THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE.
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My grandfather was a Sargeant in the battle of the bulge. He was in a tank division. He told my brothers and I some really crazy stories when we were young. I respect these men so much even the axis powers. They were all fighters.
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My Uncle was 82nd Airborne in D-Day and the Bulge...they were thrown in as well as the 101st! How he managed to survive both and get home defies imagination.
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Once again Montgomery nearly loses the war only to be saved by Patton.
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Relying solely on THE movie, (which I've seen probably 25 times), you gotta believe that, (just as depicted), Patton rather smugly said, what was it, "I can attack with 3 divisions in 48 hours, my staff are drawing plans as we speak". What a badass.
