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Discover historic reconstructions, testimonies, archive documents, museums and iconic sites in Wallonia to better understand the impact of WW2 in the region.
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- Bastogne War Museum: a WW2 commemorative centre© TemporaBastogne
Bastogne War Museum: a WW2 commemorative centre
This cultural centre, dedicated to the second world war, offers an incredible immersion into the Battle of the Bulge. 4 characters, civilians and soldiers, guide the visitors through the galleries, sharing their story as they go along. An interactive, modern presentation sure to wow children and adults alike. - MMM: Mons Mémorial Museum© Ville de Mons - Mara de SarioMons
MMM: Mons Mémorial Museum
The city of the Doudou invites you to discover the MMM or Mons Memorial Museum: a new cultural space retracing its story through the two world wars. - Spitfire Memorial Museum© Musée SpitfireFlorennes
Spitfire Memorial Museum
Located in the aerodrome buildings, the museum displays a 1944 MK XIV Spitfire as well as various aircraft that have figured prominently in the Belgian Air force. The museum also covers the history of the aerodrome and the squadrons that were based there. - Hitler's Bunker in Bruly-de-Pesche© bunkerhitler.beBrûly-de-Pesche
Hitler's Bunker in Bruly-de-Pesche
A completely renovated remembrance site, only a stone's throw from the French border, where Adolf Hitler stayed during the Second World War. - Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre© Jerusalem Destercke-HockBastogne
Bastogne Barracks - a fascinating WW2 interpretation centre
The former US headquarters set up by legendary General McAuliffe in December 1944 is now a WW2 interpretation centre. - Eben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site© A.S.B.L. Fort Eben-EmaelEben-Emael
Eben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site
Back in 1940, the main obstacle facing the northern prong of the German attack on Belgium was the city of Liège, protected by a newly upgraded ring of 12 forts. The most formidable of these was Eben-Emael, 20 miles north-east of the city, which was designed to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse and the Albert Canal. - Fort de Pontisse | Near Liège© Fort de PontisseHerstal
Fort de Pontisse | Near Liège
Built in 1888 by General Henri-Alexis Brialmont, Fort Pontisse is one of the twelve forts that made up the Fortified Position of Liège. - Manhay History 44 Museum© WBT - P. MareeManhay
Manhay History 44 Museum
The museum vividly tells the story of the Battle of Manhay (part of the Battle of the Bulge) from 23 December 1944 to the liberation of the last villages in January 1945. - German Military Cemetery© WBT - P. MareeBastogne
German Military Cemetery
Located near Bastogne, the Recogne military cemetery contains the remains of 6,807 German soldiers having died during the Battle of the Bulge (WW2). - Musée du Souvenir 40/45: a WW2 memorial space in Perwez© Benjamin HeylenPerwez
Musée du Souvenir 40/45: a WW2 memorial space in Perwez
The Musée du Souvenir 40-45, created by history lovers, will immerse you in the Second World War and tell you what happened in the Walloon Brabant region. - Mardasson Memorial© TemporaBastogne
Mardasson Memorial
Inaugurated on July 16, 1950, the Mardasson war memorial celebrates the lasting friendship between Belgium and the US, brought together by their victory during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944-January 1945. - The fort of Boggess (Bastogne)© FTLB - P. WillemsBastogne
The fort of Boggess (Bastogne)
South of Bastogne is the Fort of Boggess: an important location in the Battle of the Bulge, which helped with liberating the city during WW2. - Museum 40-44 Lieutenant Cook in Monceau-Imbrechies© Delahaye ChristelMonceau-Imbrechies
Museum 40-44 Lieutenant Cook in Monceau-Imbrechies
Immerse yourself in the world of the Second World War and visit the stable where the first American officer, Lieutenant Cook, died during the Liberation of Belgium. - Barchon Fort | Liège© Pierre WeeckmansBarchon
Barchon Fort | Liège
This is one of the 12 forts built by General Brialmont around Lièges. Together with Pontisse on the other side of the Meuse, it was the farther north of Liège. - The Musée des Chasseurs à Pied, a military museum in Charleroi© WBT - Sébastien RobertyCharleroi
The Musée des Chasseurs à Pied, a military museum in Charleroi
This large building is quite noticeable when exploring Charleroi. A former barrack for infantry, Trésignie now is home to a museum dedicated to the brave regiment of the Chasseurs à Pied. - Remember Museum 39-45© Remember Museum 39-44Thimister-Clermont
Remember Museum 39-45
This museum,created by Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz, is a place of remembrance dedicated to the 1st US Infantry Division in the region of Liege - December 44: a historical museum in La Gleize© Didier ParmentierStoumont
December 44: a historical museum in La Gleize
The December 44 Historical Museum focuses on events that took place in the region. In La Gleize, you can learn about the Battle of the Ardennes through a vast collection of objects and exceptional displays. - The 'Battle of the Ardennes' Museum© WBT - J.P.RemyLa Roche-en-Ardenne
The 'Battle of the Ardennes' Museum
The Battle of the Bulge Museum's impressive collections, spread over 3 floors, are fully dedicated to the history of the Second World War. - Musée du Souvenir Mai 1940© Musée du Souvenir, Batailles de la Meuse, mai 1940 ASBLAnhée
Musée du Souvenir Mai 1940
Haut-le-Wastia was the first village in the path of the German tanks after they had crossed the Meuse near Dinant. The Museum, spread across three floors of the old school, concentrates on the three-day battle in the area. - The 1940 French Cavalry Corps museum© Kim FoucartOrp-Jauche
The 1940 French Cavalry Corps museum
Led by General Blanchard, General Prioux' regiment was tasked to help organise the First Army. This event, which took place in May 1940, was the first WW2 battle with tanks. - Musée de la 1ere Armée Française© Kim FoucartCortil-Noirmont
Musée de la 1ere Armée Française
Assembled by private collectors, this museum provides an overview of the deployment of the Belgian, French and British armed forces as part of the Dyle plan, with a large collection of weapons, maps and documents. The displays underline the importance of the battle of Gembloux, emphasising the sacrifice of the French a - The fort of Battice© René CouneBattice
The fort of Battice
Just 17 km from the border, the fort of Battice was one of the first locations attacked by the German army on May 10, 1940. Built in the 30s, this garrison sheltered 750 men, of which 34 lost their life the first 12 days of the siege. - The Belgian Commando Battalions museum in Flawinne© CdomuseumFlawinne
The Belgian Commando Battalions museum in Flawinne
The Commando Museum in Flawinne retraces the story this Belgian elite fighting force, from its creation in 1942 to today. Visitors can learn about the many military campaigns the soldiers took part in and see the equipment, weapons and vehicles used by the battalions. - MaquiStory | Historial de la Résistance et de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale© S.I. SillySilly
MaquiStory | Historial de la Résistance et de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
In the heart of the village of Saint-Marcoult, the site of the Resistance of the Second World War, you'll discover the MaquiStory museum. - Neuville-en-Condroz American Military Cemetery© Office du Tourisme du Pays d'AubelNeupré
Neuville-en-Condroz American Military Cemetery
The Ardennes American Cemetery can be found in the commune of Neupré in Belgium. This site is part of 14 WW2 American cemeteries created outside the US. 5,328 American soldiers are buried in this particular one. - Huy fortress and memorial© WBT - David SamynHuy
Huy fortress and memorial
While visiting the region of Huy, make sure to visit this fort, a real memorial to the second world war. Its museum retraces its history as a concentration camp. - Musée de la 83rd Infantry Division at Bihain© WBT - Sébastien RobertyVielsalm
Musée de la 83rd Infantry Division at Bihain
Discover this small museum dedicated to the 83rd American Infantry Division which participated in the Battle of the Ardennes a few kilometres from Vielsalm - 101st Airborne Museum© 101st Abn MuseumBastogne
101st Airborne Museum
In the heart of Bastogne, this museum features a rich collection of objects from the Second World War, the Battle of the Bulge... - Bulge Relics Museum© WBT - Sébastien RobertyVielsalm
Bulge Relics Museum
Just 7 km from the centre of Vielsalm, this museum exhibiting relics from the Battle of the Bulge was put together by a passionate family. - Henri-Chapelle American cemetery (Homboug)© Office du Tourisme du Pays d'AubelPlombières
Henri-Chapelle American cemetery (Homboug)
American memorial and cemetery where almost 8000 soldiers are buried and 450 missing soldiers are honoured.