September 17, 2005
The price of freedom paid every generation
They are old now; their numbers are dwindling rapidly. But 60 years ago American soldiers were involved in the largest battle US troops have ever fought——The Battle of the Bulge. It was bloody (an average of 500 US soldiers died each day) and it was huge. And an American general refused to surrender to the Germans. "Nuts," he replied.
But in the end the Allies won. And so did the world.
Ethel C. Fenig 12 17 04