Bastogne

Day Nine (December 31)

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May 20th 2006
I wanted to get up early today because of our drive to Belgium. It wasn’t very difficult. Over the course of the night I had almost frozen to death. At one point in the night I went over to feel the radiator and it was stone cold. I had cranked it up all the way but the system must shut off at night. By wearing my sweatpants and sweatshirt and huddling under the thick comforter I survived. ... read more

Europe » Germany » Rhineland-Palatinate » Detzem

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more