The offensive in the Ardennes. Diorama

The offensive in the Ardennes (codenamed it. Wacht am Rhein - «Watch on the Rhine") - operation of German forces on the Western Front during World War II. Spend December 16, 1944 - January 29, 1945 in the Ardennes (south-west of Belgium) in order to change the situation on the Western Front, defeating the Anglo-American forces in Belgium and the Netherlands, and free up forces to the Eastern Front. The German offensive in 9 days after the start ended with a crushing failure, the Wehrmacht and spent only wasted resources that could be useful for the defense of the Allied invasion of Germany. Wiki

A little explanation: shell hit the right side of the tank, with the severed hand of a member of the crew. He just pulled out of the tank commander, Marines covered the retreat.
Little girl looking at her grandfather, who has no arms and asked, "Grandpa, what did you do during the war?»

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