1. Band of Brothers
... . No jumps were involved; this was a trench warfare battle. The men remained at the Island from October until late November. In Mourmelon-Le-Grand, the men rested for a few weeks after the stressful time spent on the Island. Many of the men hoped to stay in Mourmelon-Le-Grand until after Christmas, but their stay was cut short. The Germans launched the largest counterattack ... of the war and the men of the 506th were thrown into combat with inadequate supplies or replacements. They headed into the Battle ... of the Bulge. The mission of the 506th was too defend Bastogne. The men fought...
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- Grade Level: High School