Americans, British link up at Houffalize during Battle of the Bulge 70 years ago today (Jan 16 1945)


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(Tuesday, January 16, 1945; during the Battle of the Bulge on the Western Front of World War II) — The 11th Armored Division, which was a part of the Third US Army, joined forces with the 2nd Armored Division and the 84th Infantry Division of the First Army today at Houffalize, Belgium, about 20 miles east northeast of St. Hubert.