Eric D. Schabell: Visited Bastogne memorial to Battle of the Bulge

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Visited Bastogne memorial to Battle of the Bulge

For those of you who don't know me very well, I have a soft spot for visiting historical battle fields, monuments, and generally historical military points of interest.

While on our vacation I was able to visit Bastogne. This is the sight of one of the more famous battles of World War II in the European theater, the Battle of the Bulge. The Mardasson Memorial marks the spot and is pictured in the top left corner.

My daughter and I climbed to the top of the monument which offers an amazing view of the entire area. There are 10 pillars holding the building up on which the Bulge story unfolds as you are led around the interior.

In the middle of the monument you have the plaque you see pictured on the bottom left. The flowers were still there from the most recent memorial day.

The museum was not much to see, but the monument was worth the ride. I am always in awe when confronted with historical facts while standing on those same hallowed grounds...

1 comment:

  1. Chief,

    I've visisted that spot many times in the past as my family spent many a vacation in Luxemburg and we practically drove past it. I was also supposed to go with my grandfather some day. Unfortunatelly he passed away (much!) too soon.

    Take care!

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