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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:37 am 
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I visited the Ardennes last week and went to Bastogne on Tuesday.
Here are some photos of what we saw (click to enlarge).
Starting point was near Durbuy so we came through La Roche-en-Ardenne first.

La Roche-en-Ardenne, Le Chateau Feodal:
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In honor of Michel Prioux, a young Frenchman that fell here for our freedom.
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MK10 in the distance:
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M4A1:
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MK10 up close:
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View from the MK10, the M4A1 is in the lower left corner behind the trees.
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Bastogne Historical Center:
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Crashed B-17 cockpit roof and some drop tank on the left.
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In Bastogne:
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406 FG, 13612 combat missions :shock:
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Recogne, German Military Cemetery:
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Foy American Temporary Cemetery:
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Thursday, Hotton Commonwealth War Cemetery:
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Friday, German Panzer tank at Grandmenil, near Manhay.
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From: 2007/02/19-23 - The Ardennes

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I was really affected by you photos they caused me to reflect on what others have ultimately given, Thank You for sharing them.

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Cool pics...thanks for sharing! 8)

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Great pics, thank you!


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Thanks for sharing your pics. I just watched the episode of Band of Brothers were Easy Company from the 101st Airborne Division went in to Bastogne. A heartfelt thanks to all the vets!

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Looks like you had a great trip. THanks for sharing the pics. I love that museum.

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I spent a lot of time in this area with scouts. It's really impressionant to discover memorials when you walk in some small paths in the forest. I rememberd to visit the crash site of a B-17 in Berisménil, near Bastogne.

NEVER FORGET...

Ps: The Sherman Tank of the center of Bastogne, is currently in restoration in a maintenance center of the Belgian Army.


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