Hi all, The second edition of "Weitbruch libéré" (liberation of the village of Weitbruch, March 1945, Alsace, France) will be released next week-end (15-16 & 17 march) in Weitbruch. The first edition was a success, no doubt that this year participants and audiences of all backgrounds (France, Switzerland, Germany, etc..) Will again be filled. The program is rich. Reconstruction of a U.S. camp, fighting, convoy of vintage vehicles, marched through the streets of the village, memorial ceremony. Following, the link to the event (registration for participants, program, etc..) http://vmte67.wifeo.com/ The 2012 edition is here: http://www.39-45.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=30832 Greetings, Eric
Thank you for posting those links, Eric! I look forward to your future posts regarding the upcoming event. With the Forum transition still going on, I cannot give you a "Like", so I'll have to go with a smiley.
Looks like a great event. that is a great many pieces of rolling stock. we love to see it.....Many thanks. Gaines
Hello, Here are some videos of the commemoration of this year at WEITBRUCH. Much emotion with the presence of the Consul General of the United States (from Strasbourg) Alsace thanked his deliverers. http://youtu.be/7SiNH356TsE http://youtu.be/B-zTubRSazY http://youtu.be/mUjLOt9AIKw http://youtu.be/A0rbWoJu6aA Best regards, Eric
Hello, Here is a video summarizing the commemorations of 2013 : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x131mx3_weitbruch-libere-2013_auto This year, the celebrations will take place the weekend of 22 & 23 March 2014. Here is the program : View attachment 20477 Amicalement, Eric
The poster looks great. I notice there is a lunch after mass on Sunday . I hope they"ll have U.S. chocolate too .
Well, the American chocolate I have not had the pleasure to taste ! My mom, yes, in 1944 with the arrival of U.S. troops (she was 10). She had eaten often. She appreciated !
This makes me think we have a thread about German chocolate (sho-ka-kola ) on this forum , but no American one. It would be interesting to find out which brands they used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_military_chocolate http://www.americainwwii.com/articles/chocolate-the-wars-secret-weapon/ http://usmilitary.about.com/od/weapons/a/chocolate.htm
Skipper, I found out these brands : View attachment 20500 View attachment 20501 View attachment 20502 Eric