'Nuts!' and the 327th Glider's Second Battle of Marvie - The Siege of Bastogne
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- The Battle of Bastogne is perhaps one of the most famous battle of the Second World War in the West. Nevertheless, it is often overshadowed by the actions of the 506th PIR, or the breaking of the Siege by Patton. In this video, we will take a look at a small unit action which equally highlights the staunch defence put up by the Screaming Eagles and which can equally serve as a way in which the Siege and defence of Bastogne can be explained. In this second part, we will build on the First Action at Marvie, and to see how the 2nd battalion, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division successfully defended the Panzer Lehr Division’s main assault on the village on 23 and 24 December 1944. Capturing Marvie would offer the Germans the first gateway into Bastogne. The Second Battle of Marvie was further characterised by the famous event in which General McAuliffe dispatched his ‘Nuts!’ response to the German general calling for his surrender.
Bibliography:
Cole, H. M. (1965). The Ardennes: Battle of the Bulge.
East, S., Marshall, S. L. A., Westover, J. G., & Webber, A. (1946). Bastogne: The story of the first eight days in which the 101st Airborne Division was closed within the ring of German forces. Military affairs, 10(4), 53. doi.org/10.230...
Amazing how things work out. The halftrack did more for the defenses than if it had stayed and fought where it was supposed to. That's fate.
I really enjoy the descriptions and animations of the small unit actions within the larger battle. It reveals the courage displayed by these individuals and small groups of men that collectively comprise the larger conflict.
I really appreciate your historical videos. A note on Marvie Part 2: it would have been helpful if Hill 500 had been explicitly marked. What an amazing seesaw battle. The role of the blue on blue destroyed half track in blocking panzers from driving into Marvie is sad and yet ironically important in saving Marvie and possibly Bastogne.
While there is little doubt as to the heroism of the 327th, what is often overlooked is that the defense of Bastogne began with a small task force of the 10th Armored Division, with the 20th Armored Infantry Battalion under Major Desobry at Noville. They and elements of other 9th and 10th Armored Division plus soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division and elements of two tank destroyer battalions then came under McAuliffe's command when the 101st moved up.
If you are ever in the Washington, DC area, please visit us at the National Museum of the United States Army, Ft. Belvoir, VA. Timed tickets are free on line and we have a public accessible gate.
TYVM fo another *'intereting'* upload😵💫
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Really great
Another excellent video showing how small unit actions can turn the tide of battle. Thank you for your research.
Really good job, "Ace Destroyer". I enjoy all of your Documentaries.
Another very excellent video ace.
Excellent as usual. 👌
Thank you very much for your excellent work.
Very informative.
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Great follow up episode Ace. Looking forward to the next one in the Bastogne series.
Excellent work, Ace
Ayyyyyyyye Bastogne bulldogs. My dad was B 1/327 67-68. Good stuff, thank you for this.
Great job!
Not much that I can add to the accolades already given for this episode. Well up to scratch, gripping blow by blow description. Can't say how good these uploads are, well done you & thank you.
Great Thanks Ace
Very much appreciated Ace. Well-chosen words and animations (again). Please keep these documentaries coming.
Keep these great videos coming!
I love this stuff ❤
2:35 ghosts from WwI that’s why they had no weapons. They walked confidently because they know the area well, having never left