King Tiger's World War 2 Battlefield Tour (Europe)

[King Tiger]

38. Foy
Foy was occupied by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge.

Along the road from Bastogne to Foy, we went to visit a small memorial Monument.


The Monument of Easy Company, the mens of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division.

 

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This is the site where the Battle of Foy take place.

 

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After being relieved by George S. Patton's Third Army, the US 101st Airborne Division was task to retook the town.
Along the outskirt of the town of Foy, Easy company dig in to defence the perimeter along the forest.

 

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Prior to the attack on Foy, Easy Company take on heavy punishment by German Artillery Barrage.

German Artillery Barrage as shown in the series "Band of Brothers"
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Image of GIs taking cover in the foxhole as shown in the series "Band of Brothers"


May 2010 - The foxholes which is still intact today

 

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Image of trees being blown up by continous German Barrages as shown in the series "Band of Brothers"


May 2010 - The same trees at Foy today

 

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Taking this opportunity, I went to the foxhole to feel/experience what it was 70 years ago.
I do dig the same identical size of foxhole during my National service days.


Using my camera, I take photos as what would be the view of GI inside the foxhole.


My wife taking a photo shoot of me at the Forest of Foy.

 

[King Tiger]

View of GIs inside the foxhole.
One can imagine the kind of battered and weather condition 70 years ago.

 

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View of GIs from the foxhole.

 

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Once form up and finalise; the assault was spearheaded by Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR
It was depicted in the mini-series Band of Brothers.
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Image of GIs charging towards Foy as shown in the series "Band of Brothers"
The 506th was charging towards Foy after being hit by suspected Flak 36s.


Several men was lost in the initial charge, however, they were still able to take the town despite the losses.


May 2010 - Foy today.

 

[King Tiger]

Image of GIs charging towards Foy as shown in the series "Band of Brothers"


May 2010 - Would you dare to do a 600 meters charge in a open field today ?

 

[King Tiger]

A remaining, hidden German sniper killed a few of the men after the assault but was quickly discovered and neutralized.

 

[Kardis]

Am always amazed by and respectful of your post...

Hopefully one day you are able to do one for Battle of the Kursk or the Pacific War...

 

[King Tiger]

Am always amazed by and respectful of your post...

Hopefully one day you are able to do one for Battle of the Kursk or the Pacific War...

Thank you Kardis
Yes, I do hope to visit Kursk, Stalingrad in the future.

More updates coming soon.

 

[Mythmaker]

Thank you very much for the history lesson...

It's one thing to see the pictures from history books, it's another to see it from the perspective of the then soldiers.

 

[King Tiger]

Thank you very much for the history lesson...

It's one thing to see the pictures from history books, it's another to see it from the perspective of the then soldiers.

Thank you Mythmaker.
Glad that you enjoy it.

 

[King Tiger]

Due to my work schedule and family commitment, I am unable to post often.
I didn't expect the thread to go almost 5 years long.

Stay tune as I will be posting the finale of many photos which I have finally completed.

 

[King Tiger]

The posting of photos on this thread will complete by end of next weekend.

The same period which Germany surrender and the End of World War II in Europe, 70 anniversary.