Bastogne trip (Battle of the Bulge anniversary)

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Armor forum, thought I’d share some pix from this past weekend. Had the opportunity to drive over to Bastogne and watch the 66th anniversary events. There were re-enactors in various locations around Bastogne. The 101st HQ was set up at the old army barracks. There were numerous operational vehicles driving around town and on display. I knew I was in for a treat when I met several armored columns on the way into town. The first was led by a Sherman and the next was led by a Hetzer. Enjoy the photos.

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Looks pretty cool, thanks for sharing! [B]

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Thanks for the great pictures! Am I seeing a StuG III G or IV in the third pictures?

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Why yes it is a StuG IV, it was great to see all those WWII vehicles, especially in running condition.

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A good friend of mine and a wonderful man was in CCB, 54thAIB, 10thAD as a mortarman…

http://www.mortarsinminiature.com/jf.htm

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If ya got more pics,please post 'em.

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WOW, that would have been cool! You’re a lucky man to see that town at that point i time!

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By popular demand here are some more pix. On closer inspection the first one is in fact a StuG III, not a mark IV as I previously thought! It was a treat to see these up close.

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I especially like this pic. So beautiful and serene. A far cry from what it must have been like 66 years ago. Thanks for sharing.

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That StuG III is a special treat…it’s an F8 and not a G…to see it in running/working order is rare! [:D]

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This was shot from the eastern edge of the perimeter where elements of the Panzer Lehr attacked. I tried to envision them coming over the ridge and down toward the farmhouse.

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I’m a glutton for photos.Ya got any more?

Thanks again.These are appreciated.