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December 44 Historical Museum
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Didada
June 18, 2025
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A German tank stands in front of the museum.
In 1944, this Tiger 213 tank was used by the 1st SS Panzer Regiment Peipers for defense during the Battle of the Bulge. When the troops withdrew, it was left behind along with five other tanks.
In 1945, all the wreckage was cleared by the Americans. This tank, however, was spared, as it was exchanged for a bottle of cognac. The tank was placed as a memorial in the square in La Gleize.
In 1944, this Tiger 213 tank was used by the 1st SS Panzer Regiment Peipers for defense during the Battle of the Bulge. When the troops withdrew, it was left behind along with five other tanks.
In 1945, all the wreckage was cleared by the Americans. This tank, however, was spared, as it was exchanged for a bottle of cognac. The tank was placed as a memorial in the square in La Gleize.
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Bas Linssen
March 26, 2022
Hiking
In 1944, this Tiger 213 tank was used by the Peipers 1st SS Panzer Regiment for defense during the Battle of the Bulge. When the troops withdrew, it was left behind, along with five other tanks.
In 1945 all wrecks were cleared by the Americans. However, this tank was spared because it was exchanged for a bottle of cognac. The tank was placed as a monument on the square in La Gleize.
nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tankmonument_(La_Gleize)
In 1945 all wrecks were cleared by the Americans. However, this tank was spared because it was exchanged for a bottle of cognac. The tank was placed as a monument on the square in La Gleize.
nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tankmonument_(La_Gleize)
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