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A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.
A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa

Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
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Globales Post Hotel & Wellness

3.5 out of 5
Rue Hurbise 160 Herstal
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Van der Valk Hotel Liège Congrès

Van der Valk Hotel Liège Congrès

4 out of 5
Esplanade de l'Europe 2B Liege
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8.8/10 Excellent! (668 reviews)
Spacious, responsive and nice staff, would stay again

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Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Petit Coo Stavelot Région Wallonne
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10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Really enjoyed this property. It had all of the comforts of home but with better views.

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Smartflats City - Pot d'Or

Smartflats City - Pot d'Or

3.5 out of 5
53 Rue du Pot d'Or Liege
Stay at this apartment in Liege. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Forum de Liege and Royal Opera of Wallonia are ...
4.4/10 (25 reviews)
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Do not book! The property is not safe. It is in administration and there are squatters IN THE APARTMENT! We had to book another hotel. Thankfully there was one other room in the entire city. I’m trying to get my money back from hotels.com.

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