US counter attack in the Ardennes/Belgium, January 3, 1945.

US counter attack in the Ardennes

American troops surrounded by German forces recieve D-ration chocolate bars and halazone water-purification tablets inside 105mm shells fired from howitzers,Belmont sector,France 5 nov 1944.This is the first time I come across something like this.Is that really possible?How did they manage that?I would like to learn more about this.Anyone??Greetz,Brummbar

Recieving rations  by friendly fire

Armored reconnaissance jeep of US 82nd Airborne Division, Ardennes Forest, Belgium, Dec 1944