^Lot 439 Anthony McAuliffe

United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his brief reply to a German surrender ultimatum: ‘Nuts!’ At the 60th anniversary of the battle, a veteran claimed that McAuliffe never uttered that exact word, but reporters found his actual phrasing too strong and toned it down for their dispatches home. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of McAuliffe as a four-star general, signed in white ink, “A. C. McAuliffe.” Framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 10.5. In fine condition.