Saint-Hubert during the Battle of the Bulge
From 26 December ’44, a squadron of French SAS paratroopers attached to the British 6th Airborne Division was in action east of the town, thereby protecting the flanks of the British paratroopers and establishing links with the 87th US Infantry Division by carrying out reconnaissance patrols. Ahead of the men of the 87th US Infantry Division, on 11 January 1945 and coming from Grupont, a patrol of French SAS paratroopers entered the town, chasing out the last Germans and capturing 20 prisoners in the process. The paratroopers then flew the French flag on the front of the town hall and the local authorities gave them the keys to the town by way of gratitude. Plaque reminding us that French paratroopers were the first to enter St. Hubert and established their command post in this house. (Rue du Marché no. 3)(Text source by Guy Blockmans / OPT)
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Saint-Hubert during the Battle of the Bulge
6870 Saint-Hubert (Saint-Hubert)
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