The forgotten skirmish at Dead Man’s Ridge during the Battle of the Bulge
In short: Discover the overlooked combat experience of the US 17th Airborne division near Flamierge, Belgium. This video examines a localized but significant moment of engagement during one of World War II's most famous battles.
During the wider Battle of the Bulge, the US 17th Airborne division engaged in its first combat actions near the Belgian village of Flamierge. This specific encounter took place at a location known as Dead Man’s Ridge.
The presentation provides historical context for this little-known event, using public domain illustrations to depict the circumstances surrounding the division's arrival in the theater of war.
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