Why One Squad Started Digging "Wrong Direction" Foxholes — And Survived 300 Artillery Shells 1 15

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Why One Squad Started Digging "Wrong Direction" Foxholes — And Survived 300 Artillery Shells 1 15 #WWIIStories #BattleOfTheBulge #MilitaryInnovation In the freezing forests of Bastogne, one squad from the 101st Airborne made a decision that defied every military manual — they dug their foxholes facing the wrong direction. While every soldier was trained to dig toward the enemy, Sergeant Michael Hargrove’s men did the opposite. What followed during a brutal German artillery barrage would rewrite everything the U.S. Army thought it knew about survival on the front lines. This powerful story reveals how one act of logic under fire — and a deep understanding of physics, not just tactics — saved twelve men from over 300 exploding shells. You’ll discover how geometry, adaptation, and pure instinct changed battlefield doctrine forever during the Battle of the Bulge. Join us as we uncover the real science behind survival, the courage to break the rules, and how questioning orders saved lives in World War II. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share to support more untold WWII stories that prove innovation can come from the front lines, not the textbooks.