Battle of the Bulge's 65th Anniversary
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Sixty-five years after World War II’s landmark Battle of the Bulge, U.S. and Benelux Allies again stand side-by-side.
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News
- Benelux garrison signs Community Covenant
- Boy Scouts use historic walk to earn patch
- Belgians recall protecting their soil
- Blog: 65 Years
Photo slideshows
Historical March | Parade | Ceremonies
Re-enactors | Other WWII ceremonies
Historical references: Slideshow |
News reel | Resources | Map
VE Day Events
May 7 in Mons, Belgium: 11 a.m. - Wreath laying ceremony at the Belgian Caserne
May 8 in Brugelette, Belgium:
4:15 p.m. - Wreath laying on the main square featuring a USAG Benelux representative and color guard.
May 8 in Chièvres, Belgium:
11:30 a.m. – Wreath laying and parade from cemetery to main square featuring a USAG Benelux representative and color guard
May 8 in Ath, Belgium: 6:30 p.m. - Wreath laying on the main square featuring a USAG Benelux representative and color guard.
Sixty-five years ago, U.S. and Belgian forces fought side-by-side during World War II, claiming victory against Nazi oppression and tyranny in Europe.
Join the USAG Benelux community in honoring these veterans' heroism during the 65th anniversary of WWII.
Il y a 65 ans, pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, les Forces Alliées et Américaines ont combattu côte-à-côte, vainquant ainsi l’oppression et la tyrannie des Nazis en Europe.
Venez rejoindre la communauté de l’U.S. Army Garrison Benelux pour honorer l’héroïsme de ces vétérans au cours des commémorations du 65eme anniversaire.
WWII Veterans
Fragmentation is still lodged in Everett "Red" Andrews lower jaw, sixty-five years after the Battle of the Bulge. Read.
World War II veteran "Hank" Skowronski returns for the first time this year. Read.
More: Read a first-hand account of the battle
Defenselink | Visit the Department of Defense's Battle of the Bulge Web site.