Bastogne, Military memorial town in Walloon Region, Belgium
Bastogne is a municipality in Luxembourg province in the Walloon Region of Belgium, where seven main roads converge at an elevation of 484 meters (1,588 feet). The town sits amid gentle hills and forests of the Ardennes and connects several valleys through its central location.
In December 1944, the American army defended this town against German troops during the Ardennes Offensive. The resistance lasted several weeks and made the place known worldwide.
The Mardasson Memorial rises in star form above the landscape and carries the names of all US states engraved on its walls. This architecture honors American soldiers and creates a place of quiet amid the hilly surroundings.
The War Museum displays exhibits, personal accounts, and multimedia presentations about the siege from the viewpoint of four different individuals. The tour leads through several rooms and takes about two hours.
General McAuliffe replied in 1944 to the German call for surrender with a single word: NUTS! This brief answer became a symbol of American determination during the fighting.
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