US aerial photographs dated December 1944 comprising twenty-five original black and white prints. Each photo is marked US31 3864 27 Dec 44 F 24 1 10PC 1030 A 20 000. The numbers included range from 2049 to 2075. Pencil annotations indicate the locations of Hemroulle, Isle la Hess, Senonchamps, Laroche, Villez, Hives, Thimont and Buisson. Note some wear and patina to the items. condition II+. These communes are located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium, a region that saw intense fighting during the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945). Located to the west of Bastogne, Hemroulle was a strategic point during the encirclement of the town. On 25 December 1944, the village was the scene of fierce fighting between American troops and German forces, particularly the 15th Armoured Grenadier Division. IsleLaHess, a hamlet to the south-west of Bastogne, served as advance headquarters for the 101st American Airborne Division during the siege of Bastogne. On 25 December 1944, aerial photographs showed the presence of American troops in the area. Senonchamps was used as a rear base by the American forces, particularly for stationing artillery and support units. Its position close to Bastogne made it a strategic location for logistical operations. La Roche-en-Ardenne was heavily bombed on 26 and 27 December 1944, destroying 90% of the buildings and killing 114 civilians. These attacks were intended to weaken German positions and facilitate the advance of Allied troops. US aerial photos dated December 1944, consisting of twentyfive original black and white prints. Each photo is marked US31 3864 27 Dec 44 F 24 1 10PC 1030 A 20 000. The included numbers range from 2049 to 2075. Pencil annotations indicate the locations of Hemroulle, Isle la Hess, Senonchamps, Laroche, Villez, Hives, Thimont, and Buisson. The items show visible wear and a period patina. Condition rated as II+. These locations are in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium, a region that experienced intense fighting during the Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944 - January 25, 1945). Located west of Bastogne, Hemroulle was a strategic point during the city's encirclement. On December 25, 1944, the village saw fierce combat between American forces and elements of the 15th Panzergrenadier Division. IslelaHess, a small hamlet southwest of Bastogne, served as a forward headquarters for the 101st Airborne Division during the siege of Bastogne. Aerial photographs taken on December 25, 1944, show the presence of American troops in the area. Senonchamps was used as a rear base by American forces, particularly for artillery and support units. Its proximity to Bastogne made it a key logistical hub. La Rocheen-Ardenne suffered heavy bombing on December 26 and 27, 1944, which destroyed 90% of the town and killed 114 civilians. These attacks aimed to weaken German positions and support the Allied advance.