Battle of the Bulge reenacted in Belgium
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A celebration held here today marked the 60th anniversary of the [[w:Battle of the Bulge|Battle of the Bulge]] &mdash; a key battle for American forces during [[w:World War II|World War II]]. With thousands&mdash;including [[w:Albert II of Belgium|King Albert II]] of Belgium&mdash;in attendance at the Mardasson monument, the festivities included a parade of military vehicles, soldiers that participated in the battle, as well as a light show.

A memorable moment in the history of the battle &mdash; [[w:Anthony McAuliffe|General MacAuliffe's]] reply "Nuts!" to the German request for surrender &mdash; was commemorated with the throwing of nuts into the audience. Many American veterans attended and participated in the celebration. 

== Sources ==

* {{source|url=http://www.boston.com/news/world/articles/2004/12/19/60_years_later_belgians_mark_battle_of_the_bulge/|title=60 years later, Belgians mark Battle of the Bulge|author=Robert Wielaard (AP)|pub=Boston Globe|date=December 19, 2004}}

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A celebration held here today marked the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge — a key battle for American forces during World War II. With thousands—including King Albert II of Belgium—in attendance at the Mardasson monument, the festivities included a parade of military vehicles, soldiers that participated in the battle, as well as a light show.

A memorable moment in the history of the battle — General MacAuliffe's reply "Nuts!" to the German request for surrender — was commemorated with the throwing of nuts into the audience. Many American veterans attended and participated in the celebration.
December 19, 2004 Politics and conflicts Belgium United States Europe World War II Published