From Normandy up to Pilsen
69 years ago, June 6, 1944 in the morning, the Allied attack against Wehrmacht Units was opened by the Normandy Landings. The D-Day, when the invasion of Normandy started, became one of the most important events of World War II. The moment of surprise, soldiers´ determination and courage achieved success, the liberation of European Continent started there and continued up to May 1945. Some of the Units, which had combated on the Normandy beaches, finished their victory voyage in Pilsen. More informations
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4. 5. 2013
The celebrations commemorating the US Army’s liberation of Pilsen is entering its second day. A meeting with U.S. veterans, who will chiefly recall the end of the war, will start at the Peklo cultural center at 10:30 a.m. Soldiers directly involved in the fighting in May 1945 who are regular guests in Pilsen – Earl Ingram, George Thompson, Steven Mason, James Duncan and Robert Gilbert – will all be taking part. For the first time the city is pleased to also welcome veterans from the 26th Infantry Division (Yankee Division), John Coath, Stephen E. Kantor, John Sebesta and Harry Lee. More informations
Meetings with veterans, military program and culture main attractions of today´s Liberation Festival
The celebrations commemorating the US Army’s liberation of Pilsen is entering its second day. A meeting with U.S. veterans, who will chiefly recall the end of the war, will start at the Peklo cultural center at 10:30 a.m. Soldiers directly involved in the fighting in May 1945 who are regular guests in Pilsen – Earl Ingram, George Thompson, Steven Mason, James Duncan and Robert Gilbert – will all be taking part. For the first time the city is pleased to also welcome veterans from the 26th Infantry Division (Yankee Division), John Coath, Stephen E. Kantor, John Sebesta and Harry Lee. More informations4. 5. 2013
A 1930s and 40s fashion show held on the stage at the Proluka site turned back the hands of time, and as in past years, there was plenty to see. Nearly twenty women’s dresses accessorized with the essential hats, stockings, pumps and even a real fox-fur boa were shown by beautifully styled models. More informations
Fashion show brings back the days of stockings and hats
A 1930s and 40s fashion show held on the stage at the Proluka site turned back the hands of time, and as in past years, there was plenty to see. Nearly twenty women’s dresses accessorized with the essential hats, stockings, pumps and even a real fox-fur boa were shown by beautifully styled models. More informations4. 5. 2013
The Liberation Festival kicks off today with the opening ceremony for Army Week and scheduled presentations and events at all the military camps in the city center. Historical military vehicles, weapons, glimpses into soldiers’ day-to-day lives today and decades ago, and a vast side program are all to be featured in this year’s celebration of the US Army’s liberation of Pilsen.
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Liberation Festival starts in Pilsen
The Liberation Festival kicks off today with the opening ceremony for Army Week and scheduled presentations and events at all the military camps in the city center. Historical military vehicles, weapons, glimpses into soldiers’ day-to-day lives today and decades ago, and a vast side program are all to be featured in this year’s celebration of the US Army’s liberation of Pilsen.
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