U.S. Participates in Battle of the Bulge 75 Commemorations

Photo By Thomas B. Hamilton III | At the request of the host nations of Belgium and Luxembourg, U.S. troops and equipment in Europe and the U.S. will participate in various events Dec. 13-16, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.  

WIESBADEN, HE, GERMANY

12.11.2019

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

At the request of the host nations of Belgium and Luxembourg, U.S. troops and equipment in Europe and the U.S. will participate in various events Dec. 13-16, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The battle, named for the counter attack led by Allied forces between December 1944 and January 1945, was a decisive moment in World War II as the last major German offensive on the western front.

U.S. participation will include personnel from 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, whose division has lineage to the Siege of Bastogne.

Several events will feature WWII veterans participating side-by-side with active duty service members from lineage units. The Battle of the Bulge ceremonies provide an opportunity to recognize and honor the men and women of the Greatest Generation in the communities where the historic battle was fought and reflect upon the generations of U.S. service members stationed in Europe who continue to contribute to its collective defense and cooperative security.

Senior leader and service member interviews:
Media interested in arranging interviews with U.S. senior leaders and U.S. service members; or to obtain more information about U.S. military participation in the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge events should contact U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs by email at [e-mail].

City of Bastogne events:
• For the full schedule of events hosted by the City of Bastogne, visit www.bastogne75.com

• For media accreditation for the City of Bastogne events email [e-mail]

Media access to Luxembourg Cemetery:
• Media interested in attending the Luxembourg American Cemetery and memorial ceremony must register at https://maee.gouvernement.lu.

• Media accreditation required by Dec. 13, 10 a.m.

• The access road to the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial will be closed Dec. 16. Vehicle and pedestrian access to the area will be prohibited; however, a free shuttle service will be organized. Logistical details subject to change and will be communicated once you register.

Download content:
If you can't attend, B-roll, package videos, imagery and news stories will be available for download from the WWII 75 in Europe website at https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/WWII75inEurope.

Social media:
Members of media are invited to help us showcase the different ways U.S. forces are commemorating Battle of the Bulge with these hashtags:
• #Bastogne75
• #WWII75inEurope
• #BattleoftheBulge
• #WWII
• #101stAirborne
• #101Bastogne
• #StrongEurope
• #EUCOMWWII75
• #USAMBC

• Date Taken: 12.11.2019
• Date Posted: 12.12.2019 10:47
• Story ID: 355435
• Location: WIESBADEN, HE, DE