101st Airborne: Jacquis Bois and Easy Company

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One of the foxholes in Bois Jacques(translation: Jack's Woods), Foy(near Bastogne), Belgium. 101st Airborne was spread in this woods, and the village of Foy can be seen at distance in the photo. Foy was occupied by the Germans while Americans held out in the woods. I believe sometime in January 1945, 101st liberated Foy. While … Continue reading 101st Airborne: Jacquis Bois and Easy Company

Visit to Konark, Puri, Odisha

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After a wonderful and memorable at Aradhana's wedding held at Dolamundai, Cuttack, Odisha, we were planning to visit a few places viz. Sun Temple and Jagannath temple,Puri on December 9,2012. I had made up my mind about buying a Sambalpuri saree for my mom though I was unaware of the specialities of these sarees. We … Continue reading Visit to Konark, Puri, Odisha