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8. 5. 2012
The Liberation Festival closing concert included a medal ceremony. The Regional Military Command Pilsen presented medals to 27 American, Belgian and Czech war veterans at Měšťanská beseda on Sunday, May 6.
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Veterans receive medals at Měšťanská Beseda
The Liberation Festival closing concert included a medal ceremony. The Regional Military Command Pilsen presented medals to 27 American, Belgian and Czech war veterans at Měšťanská beseda on Sunday, May 6.
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The Proluka site in Křižíkovy sady park is also filled with the atmosphere of May 1945. As part of the “Pilsen 1945” project prepared by a number of Pilsen military history clubs, demonstrations of everyday military life, authentic weapons, gear, and uniforms await visitors here. A military infirmary, motor vehicle repair shop and period machinery are also on display. A fence with period posters and a newsstand offer insight into regular civilian life. More informations
Atmosphere of May 1945 in Křižíkovy sady park
The Proluka site in Křižíkovy sady park is also filled with the atmosphere of May 1945. As part of the “Pilsen 1945” project prepared by a number of Pilsen military history clubs, demonstrations of everyday military life, authentic weapons, gear, and uniforms await visitors here. A military infirmary, motor vehicle repair shop and period machinery are also on display. A fence with period posters and a newsstand offer insight into regular civilian life. More informations6. 5. 2012
Military enthusiasts also set up military camps in front of the General Patton Museum on Pobřežní Street. Visitors here could see Camp 1945 – US Army Checkpoint and a historical 92nd Airborne Division camp. Besides viewing historical military machinery, arms, and gear, visitors could learn about the camp’s everyday activities, receive instructions on how to pack a military parachute, learn how to provide first aid, and watch several documentaries.
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Vibrant weekend at the Peklo cultural center
Military enthusiasts also set up military camps in front of the General Patton Museum on Pobřežní Street. Visitors here could see Camp 1945 – US Army Checkpoint and a historical 92nd Airborne Division camp. Besides viewing historical military machinery, arms, and gear, visitors could learn about the camp’s everyday activities, receive instructions on how to pack a military parachute, learn how to provide first aid, and watch several documentaries.
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Visitors also enjoyed the Liberation Festival behind the Plaza shopping mall. Here they could view historical military machinery, cars, motorcycles, gear, and arms, and catch a glimpse of life at a historical military camp.
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Liberation Festival behind the Plaza
Visitors also enjoyed the Liberation Festival behind the Plaza shopping mall. Here they could view historical military machinery, cars, motorcycles, gear, and arms, and catch a glimpse of life at a historical military camp.
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The official program of this year’s Liberation Festival continued in front of the memorial plaques dedicated to the Belgian Brotherhood of the 17th Fusilier Battalion and U.S. 16th Armored Division at the steps to Pilsen City Hall. In addition to the war veterans, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium and the U.S. Ambassador were honored guests of the City of Pilsen.
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Pilsen´s liberators remembered at City Hall steps
The official program of this year’s Liberation Festival continued in front of the memorial plaques dedicated to the Belgian Brotherhood of the 17th Fusilier Battalion and U.S. 16th Armored Division at the steps to Pilsen City Hall. In addition to the war veterans, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium and the U.S. Ambassador were honored guests of the City of Pilsen.
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As in past years, Pilsen’s Liberation Festival culminated with the Convoy of Liberty historical military vehicle parade. This year featured 120 vehicles, and there certainly was plenty to see!
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Convoy of Liberty does not disappoint
As in past years, Pilsen’s Liberation Festival culminated with the Convoy of Liberty historical military vehicle parade. This year featured 120 vehicles, and there certainly was plenty to see!
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