American medical vials from the 101ᵉ Airborne field hospital. Different glass models, all from the site of the 101ᵉ Airborne field hospital in Bastogne. They are excavation pieces. During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, the 101st Airborne Division established a field hospital near Herbaimont, west of Bastogne, to care for wounded soldiers. This facility, set up by the 326th Airborne Medical Company, was strategically located away from the front lines. However, on the night of 19 December, German forces stormed the hospital, capturing the medical staff and patients. This loss seriously affected the division's medical capabilities during the siege of Bastogne. According to the seller's information, this item is from Barriere Hinch Lavacherie. In December 1944, Lavacherie was in close proximity to the front line during the German offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge. This surprise offensive, launched on 16 December, was aimed at breaking through the Allied lines and capturing the port of Antwerp. The Sainte-Ode region, which includes Lavacherie, was the scene of intense troop movements and clashes. On 19 December 1944, American medical units, including the 326th Airborne Medical Company of the 101st Airborne Division, set up a field hospital in Sainte-Ode. During the night, German troops, using captured vehicles and uniforms, attacked this hospital, causing heavy casualties among the wounded and medical personnel. Several American soldiers were killed or taken prisoner in the assault. Condition II. American medical vials from the 101st Airborne field hospital. Various glass models, all recovered from the site of the 101st Airborne field hospital at Bastogne. These are excavation finds. During the Battle of the Ardennes in December 1944, the 101st Airborne Division established a field hospital near Herbaimont, west of Bastogne, to treat wounded soldiers. This facility, set up by the 326th Airborne Medical Company, was strategically located away from the front lines. However, on the night of December 19, German forces assaulted the hospital, capturing medical personnel and patients. This loss severely impacted the division's medical capabilities during the siege of Bastogne. According to the seller, this item comes from Barriere Hinch Lavacherie. In December 1944, Lavacherie was very close to the front line during the German offensive known as the Battle of the Ardennes. This surprise offensive, launched on December 16, aimed to break through Allied lines and capture the port of Antwerp. The SainteOde area, including Lavacherie, witnessed troop movements and intense fighting. On December 19, 1944, American medical units, notably the 326th Airborne Medical Company of the 101st Airborne Division, established a field hospital in SainteOde. During the night, German troops, using captured vehicles and uniforms, attacked this hospital, causing heavy casualties among the wounded and medical staff. Several American soldiers were killed or taken prisoner during this assault. Condition II.