Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, December 20


Soldiers of the 28th Infantry Division


Soldiers of the 28th Infantry Division
Soldiers of the 28th Infantry Division, US Army, march down a street in Bastogne, Belgium, December 20, 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge. These men have been re-grouped into security platoons for defense of the town. The lead soldier is armed with an M3 .45 cal. sub-machine gun and an M1 Carbine over his shoulder.