The 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles emblem at Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne
2015
01/03
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Detail of the commemorative plaque dedicated to the American 101st Airborne Division at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne. The emblem depicts the famous Screaming Eagle that identifies this legendary unit, protagonist of the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. The division, commanded by General Anthony McAuliffe, remained surrounded by German forces for weeks, holding out until reinforcements from General Patton Third Army arrived. The bronze inscription on white marble commemorates the sacrifice of these soldiers during one of the most critical moments of World War II.
