Battle of Bastogne18 December 1944
Holds Bastogne when it is besieged by the Germans
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Anthony McAuliffe Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Anthony McAuliffe, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
6 records1944–19442 events2 places
Chronological biography
1944
Battle of Bulge18 December 1944
Commands US 101 Airborne Div & Combat Command B US 10th Armoured Division at Bastogne
Battle of Bulge19 December 1944
Arrives with the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne to check the 5th Panzer Army
Battle of Bastogne25 December 1944
The defences are breached but the Germans are later repulsed the following day
Battle of Bulge25 December 1944
The Germans breach the defences of Bastogne
Battle of Bulge26 December 1944
The US 4th Armored Division turns the Germans back at Bastogne
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