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The Battle of the Bulge - From 2h50 to 3h30 from Calais: La Roche-en-Ardenne, Bastogne, Hotton, St Vith, Malmedy, Florenne:

Despite the silence of the school history books, in the Second World War, British troops played a very important role in helping to free the Belgian Ardennes in September 1944. The Battle of the Bulge was not solely a U.S. troop victory. This trip follows in the footsteps of the British and Commonwealth soldiers, who returned to liberate the Ardennes for the second time, from the picturesque town of Dinant to La Roche-en-Ardenne. En route there is the Commonwealth military cemetery at Hotton, where 325 British soldiers were laid to rest.

In La Roche-en-Ardenne, the Museum of the Battle of the Ardennes rates the British Divisions (51st Highland and 53rd Welsh): www.batarden.be

A visit to the Bastogne Historical Centre will highlight the strategic importance of this battle on the outcome of WW II. IMPORTANT: Museum will be closed for refurbishment until March 2013. www.bastognehistoricalcenter.be

Also, recently a new museum dedicated to the infamous Malmedy Massacre www.baugnez44.be

Michael Baert Guided Tours and Travel Tailoring Rue Grande, 12 B-6997 Fisenne (Erezée) e-mail: michel.baert@wol.be Tel: +32-(0)86 477 644.

Henri Mignon Guided Tours, retired artillery officer

Don't hesitate to ask us "the British in the Battle of the Bulge" map + "The battle of the Ardennes - Down the Memory Lane" brochure.

See Also Wikipedia article on Battle of the Bulge