Monday, January 9, 2017

Every Band Member a Rifleman

When the Germans broke through the Ardennes, American soldiers from the 28th Division Band and Quartermaster Company, stayed and fought Germans in Wiltz, Belgium, until their ammunition was exhausted. Of the sixty guys in the band unit, all but thirteen were killed or captured.


No, I'm not going to post the photo here, so just go ahead and click the link. Yes, I know it's tough to click, but it's worth it.


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