Foy

Belgium / Luxemburg / Bastogne /
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Foy (pronounced: [foj]) is a village in Belgium, near Bastogne.
In World War II, Foy was heavily occupied by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge. The U.S. 101st Airborne Division held the Bois Jacques just outside town. After being relieved by General George S. Patton's U.S. Third Army, the 101st retook the town. The assault, spearheaded by Easy Company, part of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, was depicted in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foy,_Belgium
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Coordinates:   50°2'37"N   5°44'54"E

Comments

  • This village was taken by members of Easy Company and Patton's army after taking Bastogne in WWII
  • Read "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends" about two men from the 506 US paratroopers. One of them, Bill Guarnere, lost his leg in this town.
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