15. Siege of Bastogne (1944)
During the Battle of the Bulge, the Belgian town of Bastogne was surrounded by German forces in punishing cold. American paratroopers held out, short on food and medical supplies, until relieved—symbolizing winter fortitude and tactical resilience. The siege was lifted on December 26, 1944, when elements of General George Patton’s Third Army broke through to Bastogne, restoring supply lines and communication (history.com).
