MCAULIFFE ANTHONY C.: (1898-1975) American General of
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MCAULIFFE ANTHONY C.: (1898-1975) American General of World War II, e is famous for his single word reply, 'Nuts!', to a German surrender ultimatum. T.L.S., A C McAuliffe, one page, 8vo, Headquarters, Seventh United States Army, 22nd January 1954, to Mrs. George W. Root. McAuliffe informs his correspondent, in full, 'I have today autographed the stamped envelope which you sent me and, since I shall be unable to attend the ceremony in Bastogne December 28, have mailed it to the Oberburgermeister there and asked that he have someone mail it to you on the 28th as you requested. With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.' Accompanied by an envelope from McAuliffe addressed to Mrs. George W. Root although postmarked on an earlier date (23rd December 1954) to the present letter. VG, 2
McAuliffe earned fame during World War II as the acting Commander of the US 101st Airborne Division troops defending Bastogne in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. It was during this command that McAuliffe delivered his famous response to the German General Heinrich Freiherr von Luttwitz.
McAuliffe earned fame during World War II as the acting Commander of the US 101st Airborne Division troops defending Bastogne in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. It was during this command that McAuliffe delivered his famous response to the German General Heinrich Freiherr von Luttwitz.
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