65 years ago the greatest land battle of the American Army began, the Battle of the Bulge.
The walk this year will be in the area south-southwest of Bastogne.
The village of Sibret a major stronghold of the American defence could not be held. The Germans cut off the highway from Bastogne to the south completing the encirclement of the town.
On December 26, the spearhead of the 4th Armored Division of the 3rd Army on their way to Bastogne, decided to forget about strongly defended Sibret and to head for Assenois and Bastogne.
The situation in Bastogne was critical and it became imperative to break through the German lines and link up with the defenders of the town.
A few tanks and half-tracks attacked Assenois and at 16.50 hours succeeded in lifting the siege.
In the afternoon, there will be a parade downtown and wreath laying ceremonies honoring all the victims of the Battle of the Bulge.
See further www.bastogne.be
The town of Bastogne and the organizing committee welcomes you to this historic walk. All participants receive:
All marchers participate at their own risk.
“Red Cross personnel will be on standby”
REGISTRATION
Walkers can also register at €6,00 on Friday 11 december between 14h and 18h and on Saturday 12 December between 7h an 9h30 at the
HOTELS in Bastogne and area:
Hotel Collin, Place McAuliffe 8-9
(
00 32 (0) 61 21 43 58)
Hotel Melba, Avenue Mathieu 49-51
( 00 32 (0) 61 21 77 78)
Hotel du Sud, Rue de Marche 39
(00 32 (0) 61 21 11 14)
Hotel Leo, Place McAuliffe 50
(00 32 (0) 61 21 14 41)
Hotel Giorgi, Route de Marche 6
(00 32 (0) 61 21 62 22)
Motel Bereler Stuff, Wiltz, LU
(00 35 2 95 79 09)
SPEND THE NIGHT
There is a possibility restricted to spend the night in common dormitories. Interest? Contact if necessary M. Sperandieu.
Initiator and organizer of the last 32 years
Maurice L. SPERANDIEU,
General PATTON’s 3rd US Army WWII Veteran
Griffier Schobbenslaan 80
B – 2140 ANTWERPEN
T+F: +32 (0)32356506
M: +32 (0)477961391
E-mail:
Maurice.sperandieu@bastognehistoricwalk.com
oldbloodandguts@bastognehistoricwalk.com
Further information on Mr. Sperandieu click here
3rd U.S. Army
Payment of € 5,00 validates your participation.
Belgium:
Deposit only in account nr. 979-6171836-22 of Maurice Sperandieu - Bank ARGENTA.
International (By international transfer form, ask your bank for no extra cost):
IBAN BE06 9796 1718 3622
BIC ARSPBE22
BANK ARGENTA
WRITE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADRESS ON THE DEPOSIT SLIP! IF YOU PAY FOR A GROUP, MAIL A LIST OF THE WALKERS TO Mister Sperandieu, mentioning point contact.
IMPORTANT
Before you can start your walk, pick up your participation card at the registration desk (available as of Friday between 14h and 18h).
Print your flyer
"NUTS CAVE"
The 101st Divisional HQ , NUTS CAVE , will be open to the public in December !
Don't miss this unique experience to actually be in the same room where McAuliffe and his Generals made crucial decisions , where he slept and where he wrote his famous reply to the German demand to surrender : NUTS .
This place was the "OVAL OFFICE " in the battle for Bastogne and was visited by Patton ,Julian Ewell , Harry Kinnard ,Col Harper , Bob Sink , Ned Moore , Gen. Eisenhouwer, Omar Bradley...and many more ...
Come and visit this Historical Marker and check out the great displays .
The people there will welcome you and your bunch with arms wide open .
OPENING HOURS !!!
Friday 11 December : Afternoon
Saturday 12 December All Day
Sunday 13 December All Day
Don't miss it !
