69th Anniversary of The Battle of the Bulge

[Big Ivan]

Today marks the 69th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge. The battle raged well into January 1945. In its wake the US lost some 80,000 casualties and the Germans lost some 86,000 casualties.

My father was in the middle of this conflict in command of an ambulance company attached to the US First Army. I always remember this day and wonder what it was like for him and what he saw during this battle. Most of it I am sure wasn't pleasant. Unfortunately he passed when I was young so I never had the chance to talk to him about it. What I know I have pieced together through old papers and letters.

Feel free to share any stories about loved one who were in the Battle of the Bulge. It makes for good reading and remembering.

Thanks!

Ivan the Big