Anthony McAuliffe
American general (1898-1975) · United States · On the map · Died at 77
General Anthony Clement "Nuts" McAuliffe was a senior United States Army officer who earned fame as the acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He is celebrated for his one-word reply to a German surrender ultimatum: "Nuts!"
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As a West Point cadet
Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe, artillery commander of the 101st Airborne Division, gives glider pilots last-minute instructions in England for Operation Market-Garden on 18 September 1944, before the take-off on D plus 1 of the operation.
Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe and his staff gathered inside Bastogne's Heintz Barracks for Christmas dinner 25 December 1944. This military barracks served as the Division Main Command Post during the siege.
Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe is decorated by Patton with the Distinguished Service Cross for the defense of Bastogne
Monument to General McAuliffe, Bastogne
General Anthony McAuliffe gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery
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United States
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Deceased
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Lived 1898 to 1975 · aged 77