101st Airborne Division Bastogne US Flag

Laser engraved 24 inches x 12 inches black slate of the 101st ABN Div with two scenes from WW2 on the US flag. Comes with wooden stand of choice ash, cherry, maple, mahogany, oak or walnut. Can be fully framed for additional cost of $200. Shipping is free in the United States.  The history of the 101st Airborne Division was activated began on 16 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Its first commander, Major General William C. Lee, observed that “the 101st” has no history, but has a Rendezvous with Destiny.” Time and time again, the 101st has kept that rendezvous and in so doing, acquired a proud history. The 101st moved to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for training and successfully demonstrated its readiness during the Tennessee maneuvers of 1943. Embarking from Camp Shanks, New York in September, the 101st continued training in England until D-day, 6 June 1944, when its pathfinders became the first Americans to set foot in occupied France. Following them, the Screaming Eagles para