1. Band of Brothers
... was artillery support on a flat plan that was cut off by dikes, known as the Island. 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 ... , 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 here from 19 De...
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