To the U.S.A. Commander of the encircled town of Bastogne:
The fortune of war is changing. This time the U.S.A. forces in and near Bastogne have been encircled by strong German armored units. More German armored units have crossed the river Our near Ortheuville, have taken Marche and reached St. Hubert by passing through Hompre-Sibret-Tillet. Libramont is in German hands.
There is only one possibility to save the encircled U.S.A. troops from total annihilation: that is the honorable surrender of the encircled town. In order to think it over a term of two hours will be granted beginning with the presentation of this note.
If this proposal should be rejected one German Artillery Corps and six heavy A. A. Battalions are ready to annihilate the U.S.A. troops in and near Bastogne. The order for firing will be given immediately after this two hours term.
All the serious civilian losses caused by this artillery fire would not correspond with the well-known American humanity.
The German Commander.
为感谢麦考利夫保卫巴斯托涅的壮举,该镇授予他荣誉市民称号,并将镇中心广场命名为“麦考利夫将军广场”(法語:Place Général McAuliffe),不过更多人习惯称其为“Nuts广场”。广场的一角竖立着麦考利夫的胸像和一辆M4谢尔曼坦克,车身上被德军88毫米炮击穿的弹孔清晰可见[24]。此外,镇内商店还出售各种带有“Nuts”字样的纪念品。
Cassill, R. V. The general said, "Nuts!": The exciting moments of our history--as recalled by our favorite American slogans. Birk & co. 1955. ASIN B0007EQU3K.
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