29) back to "Vossenack", the historic trail ends at this cross, made of splinters found on the battlefield:
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31) The door of the rebuilt church of "Vossenack":
When the germans had re-captured the "Kall-trail", they were stopped here - at one time the frontline was inside the church, with the GIs in the tower-area, and the germans in the chapel. Heavy closecombat had taken place here:
(Thats it, but there much more to be seen in this area, will start another thread ref. the "Westwall".)Attached Files
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Thanks for posting, great photo display of a place I probably will never see. I always enjoy the then and now photos, and the items (tank tracks, etc.) that are still there as a reminder that something happened here, there is more to this place than just the peaceful forest you see now.
Bill
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Originally posted by peleliuexplorer View PostIs the battlefield hard to find and/or explore?
Thanks, Eric
This fantastic booklet is avilable in the musuem, it shows you everything you need to know: History of the battle, then&now fotos, perfect descprition for hikings to remains or interesting spots ("go 20m that way, turn right at the first crossroad..", etc.), maps, etc.. It also shows the GPS-dates of those places!Attached Files
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