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Offline Nwbie

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« on: December 22, 2005, 10:56:06 AM »
On Dec. 22, 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, U.S. Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe reportedly replied "Nuts!" when the Germans demanded that the Americans surrender.


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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2005, 12:53:29 PM »
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2005, 01:11:28 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2005, 01:49:51 PM »
: nuts!
: what?
: oops meant to say cheekbones, finger slipped lol
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2005, 02:14:51 PM »
Take this for what its worth. My stepfather fought in Germany.  He was the support group for relieving that town.  Rumor was that the McAuliffe actually said "F-U" but due to censorship and selling newspapers, the term was changed to "Nuts".  Don't know if its true.
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Offline tapakeg

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2005, 02:17:21 PM »
Ah, how many times I stood in formation at a ceremony at Ft. Campbell and heard that story.

I can hear "rondevoux with destiny" right now


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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2005, 04:08:59 PM »
Rip:
http://www.101airborneww2.com/personalities.html
There's a bit about McAulife.
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2005, 04:38:08 PM »
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Rip:
http://www.101airborneww2.com/personalities.html
There's a bit about McAulife.
His men were very dedicated to their general. ;)
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