Anthony McAuliffe
General Anthony Clement "Nuts" McAuliffe was a senior United States Army officer who earned fame as the acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He is celebrated for his one-word reply to a German surrender ultimatum: "Nuts!"
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- Born in
- Washington, D.C.
- Educated at
- United States Military AcademyWest Virginia UniversityUnited States Army War College
- Awards
- 🏆 Legion of Merit🏆 Distinguished Service Cross🏆 Silver Star🏆 Bronze Star Medal🏆 Distinguished Service Medal
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1898
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