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The 101st Airborne Division, known as the “Screaming Eagles,” was a key unit during World War II. Paratroopers participated in critical operations such as D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. Renowned for their bravery, they played a crucial role in securing Allied victories in Europ

Mittersill Castle, Schloss Mittersill – Austria

From 1943 a SS department from the Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler organization who were occupied with the research of …

Posted April 9, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

155mm M1 Howitzer on carriage M1A1 – American Medium Artillery Field Gun

The US 155mm M1 Howitzer was produced from 1942 as a Medium Artillery field gun and used by …

Posted March 10, 2023 (updated February 16, 2025) by Pascal

December 44 Museum – La Gleize, Belgium – Remembering the Battle of the Bulge

The December 44 Museum is dedicated to the memory of the Battle of the Bulge, also known as …

Posted March 5, 2023 (updated April 26, 2025) by Pascal

General George S. Patton Monument – Bastogne, Belgium

This monument was erected in honor of General George S. Patton for the liberation of Bastogne in 1944 …

Posted February 25, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Pascal

The Grave of General George S. Patton at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial

General George S. Patton is arguably one of the most famous Allied Generals of WW2. You can visit …

Posted February 7, 2022 (updated May 5, 2025) by Pascal

featured Memorial General Mc Auliffe and Sherman Tank- Bastogne, Belgium

Bastogne Memorial to General Mc Auliffe – Bastogne, Belgium

On the main square in Bastogne is a bust of General McAuliffe. He and his American troops withstood …

Posted September 28, 2017 (updated April 29, 2025) by Patrick

Bastogne Ardennes ’44 Museum – Bastogne Belgium

To write an article about a museum which can't be visited any longer seems odd but the museum …

Posted August 30, 2017 (updated April 26, 2025) by Patrick

Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division in the Battle of the Bulge – Foy, Belgium

During the Battle of the Bulge Easy Company of the 101th Airborne Division dug in near the German …

Posted January 7, 2017 (updated February 16, 2025) by Patrick

Battle of the Bulge – German War Cemetery Recogne Bastogne, Belgium

The Battle of the Bulge claimed many lives on both sides. In this last stage of the war …

Posted January 4, 2017 (updated February 16, 2025) by Pascal

Mardasson Memorial & Bastogne War Museum – Bastogne, Belgium

A huge memorial in the shape of an American star was resurrected in Bastogne to commemorate the American …

Posted December 27, 2016 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Bastogne Barracks – The Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne – Belgium

The Bastogne Barracks was the location of the Allied headquarters in December of 1944. After chasing away the …

Posted December 13, 2016 (updated April 27, 2025) by Patrick

D-day: Church Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption – Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France

During the D-day 70th Anniversary festivities we had the chance to visit the famous church of Sainte-Mère-Église, known …

Posted July 22, 2015 (updated May 29, 2025) by Pascal

The 101st Airborne division during Operation Market Garden, Easy company jumps at Son – Netherlands

During Market Garden the British and Polish forces dropped near Arnhem needed tank support as soon as possible. …

Posted September 1, 2013 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

Finally the Eagles Nest on the Berchtesgadener Alpen in English, Berchtesgaden Alps

Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, the Kehlsteinhaus, tea house on the Obersalzberg in Bavaria – Germany

On the Obersalzberg in Bavaria, Germany, are two tea houses. Both are specially made for Adolf Hitler, for …

Posted December 1, 2012 (updated February 13, 2025) by Patrick