On the 28th of May, the 101st Airborne Museum has been honored by the visit of General Philip M.Breedlove, Learn more > Guestbook James Hilyard - 2019-01-13 16:53:30
On the 28th of May, the 101st Airborne Museum has been honored by the visit of General Philip M.Breedlove, Learn more > Guestbook James Hilyard - 2019-01-13 16:53:30 If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Met some veterans who were all well over 90 and put us to shame. This grand building is very fitting to show the military history of the 101st Airborne during the Battle of the Bulge. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of Bastogne was the site of one of the most important battles of World War II and the Bastogne War Museum tells the story of the Battle of the Bulge and the Allied soldiers that successfully held off the advancing German troops. The 101st Airborne museum is located in the former officers mess building of the Belgium Army; “Le Mess Museum”.
The Airborne Museum is located in the heart of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, a few kilometres from the landing beaches, facing the bell tower on which parachutist John Steele has remained suspended. With that said, this is ab excellent museum. But the icing on the cake is the basement, they have recreated the bombing and the shelling of the winter of 44. During World War II it served the Germans to house NCO’s and after the liberartion it was a Red Cross hospital. And of course there is a big collection of original items of this dramatic battle.This museum is focussed on the Battle of the Bulge and especially the 101st Airborne Division during it’s time in and around Bastogne in 1944.War Museum with life size real looking mannequins and countless authentic artefacts used in scenes.Check calendar on their website for the opening days.
After the war it was used as a hospital by the Red Cross. Things to do near 101 Airborne Museum Le Mess - BastognePrivate Bastogne, Battle of the Bulge tour from Brussels (by car)Low Cost Private Transfer From Malpensa International Airport to Milano City - One WaySelf Guided Interactive Qula City Trail Tour from LiegeLow Cost Private Transfer From Aosta Airport to Lyon City - One WayLow Cost Private Transfer From Ancona Falconara Airport to Ancona City - One WayWe have visited this museum several times with family. Learn more > News. We should all be very proud and grateful.Remember that the 101st Airborne did not single-handedly win World War II!
During World War II it served the Germans to house NCO’s and after the liberartion it was a Red Cross hospital. On Monday 14, 2019, the 101st Airborne Museum was honored by the visit of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General of the Army Viktor Muzhenko. 10/10 no to be missedSuper visit for a super event this being the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
This division played an iconic role to stop the German winter offensive, known as the Battle of the Bulge. Through a spectacular and realistic museography, the Airborne Museum will introduce you to D-Day alongside the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne. On the 28th of May, the 101st Airborne Museum has been honored by the visit of General Philip M.Breedlove, Learn more > Guestbook James Hilyard - 2019-01-13 16:53:30
A few years ago this museum was opened in Bastogne to remember this costly World war II battle.The 101st Airborne museum is located in the former officers mess building of the Belgium Army; “Le Mess Museum”. This grand building is very fitting to show the military history of the 101st Airborne during the Battle of the Bulge.