HEINZ BARRACKS

The following photos are of the site in Bastogne, Belgium where Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe commanded the 101st Airborne Division in the defense of Bastogne and made his defiant response 'NUTS' to the German Commander asking for the surrender of the 101st Airborne on 22 December 1944.  Currently there are four restored rooms with plans to open more in the near future. 

General view of Heinz Barracks area showing several buildings that were present in 1944.

General view of Heinz Barracks area and parade field showing several buildings that were present in 1944.

Direction to proceed to the 101st Airborne HQ in Dec 1944.  It is behind this building and to the right.

Entrance to the Divisional HQ 101st Airborne.

Entrance to the Divisional HQ 101st Airborne.

Entrance to the Divisional HQ 101st Airborne.

Entrance to the Divisional HQ 101st Airborne.

Bottom of steps looking right.

First room on right

Left: John Primerano - HQ 501st PIR and Right: Bobby Hunter - D Co 501st PIR assisted by Belgian Volunteers

Left: John Primerano - HQ 501st PIR and Right: Bobby Hunter - D Co 501st PIR with Belgian Volunteers

Second room to the right, arranged as a sleeping area

Third room to the right arranged as a command post and communications center

Area to left of stairs

Brigadier General McAuliffes' office

Return up the stairs

View down the street

Left: Bobby Hunter - D CO 501st PIR and Right: John Primerano - HQ 501st PIR, Far Right Belgian Army Soldiers who volunteer to restore the building.

Left: Bobby Hunter - D CO 501st PIR and Right: John Primerano - HQ 501st PIR

THANKS TO OUR BELGIAN SOLDIERS AND FRIENDS THAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE!