Foy, Belgium
Encyclopedia
Foy is a village in Belgium
, near Bastogne
.
, Foy was occupied by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge
. The American 101st Airborne Division
held the Bois Jacques just outside of town. After being relieved by George S. Patton
's Third Army
, the 101st retook the town. The assault, spearheaded by Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, was depicted in the mini-series Band of Brothers.
was assigned to patrolling duties and to aid defence. They took part in the general advance passing the towns of Aye, Marche, Foy, and Bande. Their participation ended after the Allies captured Bande. During the operation the unit sustained a few casualties in their active combat role. They were the only Canadians to take part in the Ardennes Offensive.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, near Bastogne
Bastogne
Bastogne Luxembourgish: Baaschtnech) is a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Luxembourg in the Ardennes. The municipality of Bastogne includes the old communes of Longvilly, Noville, Villers-la-Bonne-Eau, and Wardin...
.
Battle of the Bulge
In World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Foy was occupied by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive , launched toward the end of World War II through the densely forested Ardennes mountain region of Wallonia in Belgium, hence its French name , and France and...
. The American 101st Airborne Division
101st Airborne Division
The 101st Airborne Division—the "Screaming Eagles"—is a U.S. Army modular light infantry division trained for air assault operations. During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, the...
held the Bois Jacques just outside of town. After being relieved by George S. Patton
George S. Patton
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a United States Army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He was also well known for his eccentricity and controversial outspokenness.Patton was commissioned in the U.S. Army after his graduation from...
's Third Army
Third Army
A number of nations have had a Third Army* Third Army * Third Army * 3rd Army * Third Army * Third Army * 3rd Army * Third Army * United States Army Central...
, the 101st retook the town. The assault, spearheaded by Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, was depicted in the mini-series Band of Brothers.
Battle of Foy
The 506th was charging towards Foy after being hit by suspected flak 88s. They lost several men in the initial charge, however, they were still able to take the town despite the losses. The company captured several German prisoners. A hidden German sniper killed a few of the men after the assault but was quickly discovered and neutralized.Canadian role
On January 2, 1945 the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion1st Canadian Parachute Battalion
The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was formed in July 1942 during the Second World War; it served in North West Europe. Landing in Normandy on D Day, June 6, 1944 and in the airborne assault crossing of the River Rhine, Operation Varsity...
was assigned to patrolling duties and to aid defence. They took part in the general advance passing the towns of Aye, Marche, Foy, and Bande. Their participation ended after the Allies captured Bande. During the operation the unit sustained a few casualties in their active combat role. They were the only Canadians to take part in the Ardennes Offensive.