American tank destroyers wait on the snowy slopes of the Bastogne area picture show on Jan. 6,1945 in Bastogne,Belgium, ready to advance toward German lines as soon as the word is given. As they wait Gen. Patton's men slowly forge ahead into the German salient. (AP Photo).

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American tanks and armored gun carriers drive over snow-covered terrain towards Samree, Belgium Dec. 1944, during World War II. (AP Photo/Fred Ramage, Pool).

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Low flying C-47 transport planes roar overhead as they carry supplies to the besieged American Forces battling the Germans at Bastogne, during the enemy breakthrough on Jan. 6,1945 in Belgium. In the distance, smoke rises from wrecked German equipment, while in the foreground, American tanks move up to support the infantry in the fighting. (AP Photo).