What's up with all the nuts here!? And I'm not talking about the over-population of dudes. But, why are there so many nut stands and huge displays seeling all types of nuts...everywhere!?
General Anthony C. McAuliffe (July 2, 1898 - August 11, 1975) was the United States Army general who commanded the 101st Airborne during the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his single-word reply to a German surrender ultimatum.
Born in Washington, DC on July 2, 1898, McAuliffe was a student at West Virginia University from 1916-17, and graduated from West Point in November of 1918. He advanced up through the grades of Second Lieutenant in 1918 to General in 1955.
McAuliffe was serving as Commander of Division Artillery of the 101st Airborne Division when he parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. In December of 1944, due to the absence of General Maxwell D. Taylor, McAuliffe was forced to serve as acting Commander of the 101st Airborne Division and its attached troops during the siege of Bastogne. It was when they became surrounded and the Germans demanded their surrender that he sent back his now-famous reply to the German commander, General Heinrich von Luettwitz of the XLVIIth Armored Corps: "NUTS!". His forces were able to hold off the German siege until the 4th Armored Division was able to arrive to provide reinforcement. For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
According to various accounts from those present, when McAuliffe was told of the German demand for surrender he said "Aww, nuts". At a loss for an official reply, those around him said that his first remark summed the situation up well. The official reply: 'To the German Commander, "Nuts!"' was typed and delivered by Colonel Harper to the German delegation. Harper had to explain the meaning of the word to the Germans. Some sources have suggested that McAuliffe's initial remark was in rather stronger language. In an interview McAuliffe gave in his office in the spring of 1954 to a group of ALOs (Air Liaison Officers), McAuliffe was asked what he really said, and McAuliffe replied he said "shit" to the German delegation.
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there's nothing wrong with having a good choice. i'm not complaining at all....i've purchased these nuts! i just am surprised at how many stands there are. they're everywhere! i think i saw one inside the harley davidson store. i just wanted to know why???
there are PLENTY of odd things in this country....i'm just getting started.....
Out of all the "odd" things about this country to discuss; you chose nuts??? I never even thought of it. I don't think its that strange though. It's just different.
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Oh my Godddd! You are actually talking about nuts!
General Anthony C. McAuliffe (July 2, 1898 - August 11, 1975) was the United States Army general who commanded the 101st Airborne during the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his single-word reply to a German surrender ultimatum.
Born in Washington, DC on July 2, 1898, McAuliffe was a student at West Virginia University from 1916-17, and graduated from West Point in November of 1918. He advanced up through the grades of Second Lieutenant in 1918 to General in 1955.
McAuliffe was serving as Commander of Division Artillery of the 101st Airborne Division when he parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. In December of 1944, due to the absence of General Maxwell D. Taylor, McAuliffe was forced to serve as acting Commander of the 101st Airborne Division and its attached troops during the siege of Bastogne. It was when they became surrounded and the Germans demanded their surrender that he sent back his now-famous reply to the German commander, General Heinrich von Luettwitz of the XLVIIth Armored Corps: "NUTS!". His forces were able to hold off the German siege until the 4th Armored Division was able to arrive to provide reinforcement. For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
According to various accounts from those present, when McAuliffe was told of the German demand for surrender he said "Aww, nuts". At a loss for an official reply, those around him said that his first remark summed the situation up well. The official reply: 'To the German Commander, "Nuts!"' was typed and delivered by Colonel Harper to the German delegation. Harper had to explain the meaning of the word to the Germans. Some sources have suggested that McAuliffe's initial remark was in rather stronger language. In an interview McAuliffe gave in his office in the spring of 1954 to a group of ALOs (Air Liaison Officers), McAuliffe was asked what he really said, and McAuliffe replied he said "shit" to the German delegation.
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. So be it.
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Never mind the nuts! At least they're healthy & supposedly they're "brain food", too.
But what's with the Magic Corn stands everywhere?! I mean, boiled corn with pizza flavour anybody? Allez come on! :-)
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"I feel there is going to be a change, but we're the ones that gonna do it, not the government. With us, there's a saying, 'La esperanza muere ultima'. 'Hope dies last'. You can't lose hope. If you lose hope, you lose everything."
thanks for the info.
they're used for a 'halloween/trick or treat' type event during Eid too!? you guys really like your nuts!
Around Eid time there are usually more nuts around as people buy them to give to the kids when they come door knocking or to friends for Eid.
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It's Deanne :)
there's nothing wrong with having a good choice. i'm not complaining at all....i've purchased these nuts! i just am surprised at how many stands there are. they're everywhere! i think i saw one inside the harley davidson store. i just wanted to know why???
there are PLENTY of odd things in this country....i'm just getting started.....
what does the "It's Deanne :)" comment mean??
Out of all the "odd" things about this country to discuss; you chose nuts??? I never even thought of it. I don't think its that strange though. It's just different.
It's Deanne :)
What's wrong with having a good choice?. I could understand complaining if the choice was poor.
We have a far larger choice in Turkey.
Nuts are healthy so go eat!