Sherman M4 Barracuda tank and General McAuliffe bust in the snow-covered square of Bastogne

General McAuliffe Square in Bastogne during a heavy winter snowfall, featuring the Sherman M4 Barracuda tank and the commemorative bust of the general. Anthony McAuliffe commanded the 101st Airborne Division during the siege of Bastogne and became famous for his NUTS response to the German surrender ultimatum. The Sherman tank, bearing the white star of the US Army and serial number 3081532, represents the armored vehicles that contributed to the city liberation. The 101st Airborne emblem is visible on the bust pedestal. The snow covering the scene recalls the harsh weather conditions faced by soldiers in December 1944.

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