What did Nuts mean in World War II?
“NUTS,” an official military response to a German commander. The response was to a German letter threatening to annihilate over 100,000 US troops in what was to be known as The Battle of the Bulge.
Who responded Nuts?
Anthony McAuliffe (2 July 1898 – 11 August 1975) was the United States Army general who was the acting division commander of the 101st Airborne Division troops defending Bastogne, Belgium, during World War II’s Battle of the Bulge, famous for his single-word reply of “Nuts!” in response to a German surrender ultimatum.
Did Patton save the 101st Airborne?
On December 26, General George Patton relieved the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the defenders of Bastogne, Belgium, during the brutal Battle of the Bulge.
Who won the battle of the bulge?
The Allies
The Allies won the Battle of the Bulge, resulting in significantly higher casualties on the German side despite their surprise attack on Allied forces. Losing 120,000 people and military supplies, German forces were dealt an irreparable blow, while Allied forces suffered only 75,000 casualties.
Did General McAuliffe actually say Nuts?
On December 22, the American troops were sent an ultimatum from the German forces outside of the town, demanding “the honorable surrender” of the town within two hours. General McAuliffe reply was brief and succinct: “To the German Commander: N U T S !
What does Aw Nuts mean?
interjection An exclamation of dismay, frustration, or exasperation. Ah, nuts!
Who was the general at Bastogne?
Anthony ‘Tony’ McAuliffe
Gen. Anthony ‘Tony’ McAuliffe who commanded the Division during the defense of Bastogne.
Who was the German commander at Bastogne?
Hasso von Manteuffel—commanding the 5th Panzer Army—gave Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz′s XLVII Panzer Corps the responsibility of capturing Bastogne, before crossing the Meuse near Namur.
In what country is Bastogne?
Belgium
Bastogne
| Bastogne Bastenaken (Dutch) Bastenach (German) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Luxembourg |
What American units fought at Bastogne?
Initially parts of:
- 101st Airborne Division.
- CCB of the 10th Armored Division.
- CCR of the 9th Armored Division.
- 705th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
- 35th and 158th Combat Engineer Battalions.
- 58th and 420th Armored Field Artillery Battalions.
- 755th and 969th Field Artillery Battalions of 8th Corps.
- Team SNAFU.