WWII - 1944, France: Eisenhower Hails Hero Division of Bastogne. 23Feb45

WWII - 1944, France: Eisenhower Hails Hero Division of Bastogne. 23Feb45 Main title: Movietone News w/ military montage. 04:20:38 Intertitle: Eisenhower Hails Hero Division of Bastogne. 04:20:45 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles at attention on field awarded Presidential Citation for holding Bastogne in Belgium just before drive into Germany. 04:21:03 Ike at microphone, SOF: It happened to be one of those occasions when the position itself was of the upmost importance to the Allied Forces. You in reserve were hurried forward & told to hold that position. All the elements of battle drama were there: you were cut off, you were surrounded. Only valor, complete self-confidence in yourself, in your leaders; the knowledge that you were well trained, only the determination to win can sustain soldiers under those conditions. 04:21:37 101st Airborne troops marching in review. WW2; Battle of the Bulge / Ardennes; Congratulations; Congratulatory Speech; Awards;