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Concentration véhicules militaires WWII

After long years of absence of freedom Pilsen celebrated its 45th Anniversary of the liberation by the US Army in 1990 with the participation of the president Václav Havel and the US Ambassador in Prague Shirley Temple Black. Together with the living history clubs, the City of Pilsen preserves the tradition of celebrating the liberation, that is why the first days in May belong to the Liberation Festival. For this event, visitors from all around the world come to celebrate - with the citizens, American veterans, their family relative at present respectively – the freedom. Traditional parts of the celebrations are commemorative acts at the memorials of the American units participating in the liberation of the city, the unique display of vintage military vehicles Convoy of Liberty and the presentation of the living history clubs offering impressive interpretation of history with the period equipment and gear held on a year basis. The military history program is enhanced by culture show intended for the broad public with the participation of Czech and foreign performers.The Liberation Festival is unforgettable experience with its unique atmosphere remembering the contribution of the US Army to the liberation of Europe.

Czech Republic

Liberation Festival Pilsen - the liberation by the US Army

Village of Amonines (Rue du Home): Reconstruction of German positions of the 116th Panzerdivision.

Hogan's 400: Nuts! - Amonines

Saturday 18 January from 6pm to 9.30pmMarche Gamelles du Bivouac de la Liberté followed by an evening in a US atmosphereSunday 19th January - 12.00 noonLiberation meal followed by a US tea danceBivouac de la Liberté: €30/person - €18 for under-12sLiberation meal: 30€/person - 18€ for under-12sCombined (Bivouac + Meal): 50€/person - 29€ for under 12s

Freedom Bivouac

Many of you visited this great event in 2023! See you in December 2024 for the 80th anniversary!US &amp; German campsReconstructed field hospitalRadio and communications stationExhibition of period vehiclesConvoy of vehicles and tanksVisit to the Manhay History 44 MuseumReconstructed battlefield with pyrotechnic showWWII shop and military exchangeMass for the fallenTributes to the liberatorsMusical entertainment 40/45Bar and catering on siteMarquee all weekendFree admissionDetailed programme and meal registration: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ardennes-history-remember.be/evenement-2023/">http://www.ardennes-history-remember.be/evenement-2023/</a><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe class="video" width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ov5tKdwdzUw" start="0"></iframe></div>

Ardennes History Remember 44/45 - Manhay 80th anniversary

This section is open to the public in the commune of Marcouray. Come and see how these soldiers found themselves surrounded and how they stood up to the Panzer Division. This event is honoured by the return of the family of Colonel Samuel Hogan and PFC Harry Guidry to Marcouray, in commemoration of their courage during the Second World War. The day will be punctuated by events and a historical exhibition.Programme for the day:Activities in the village: Historical re-enactments by actors in period costume, recreating key moments in the American troops' passage through Marcouray. Interactive workshops for children with educational activities on the Second World War.Exhibition at Marcouray church: Exhibition of photos and accounts of the history of the Hogans 400.Practical information:Free admission.Food stalls available throughout the event.Free parking at the entrance to the village.Visitors are encouraged to come in period civilian costumes to better immerse themselves in the historical atmosphere.

Concentration véhicules militaires WWII

Liberation Festival Pilsen - the liberation by the US Army

Hogan's 400: Nuts! - Amonines

Freedom Bivouac

Ardennes History Remember 44/45 - Manhay 80th anniversary

Hogan's 400: Nuts! - Marcouray

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Concentration véhicules militaires WWII

Liberation Festival Pilsen - the liberation by the US Army

Hogan's 400: Nuts! - Amonines

Freedom Bivouac

Ardennes History Remember 44/45 - Manhay 80th anniversary

Hogan's 400: Nuts! - Marcouray

Registreer uw evenement op Europe Remembers