Village Square, König-Baudouin-Platz
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Photo: 05a schoenberg dorfplatz 01 c ostbelgien.eu dominik ketz , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05b schoenberg dorfplatz 05 c ostbelgien.eu dominik ketz , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05c schoenberg infotafel kirche 02 c ostbelgien.eu dominik ketz , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05f schoenberg denkmal amerikanische soldaten 03 c christian charlier , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05g 2019 75 jahre ardennenoffensive scho nberg c grenzecho , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05d schoenberg denkmal amerikanische soldaten 01 c christian charlier , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05e schoenberg denkmal amerikanische soldaten 02 c christian charlier , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Photo: 05h 2019 75 jahre ardennenoffensive scho nberg c grenzecho , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO
Description
At König-Baudouin-Platz near the church, there is a monument in honour of the American soldiers who fell or were imprisoned around Schönberg during World War II. In December 1944, Schönberg was the scene of bitter battles between the German troops and American units. After a rapid counter-offensive by the Germans, the 7000 American soldiers had no choice but to surrender. It was the largest-scale surrender of the Americans on the European battlefield. More than 200 of the captured soldiers did not survive the horrific conditions inflicted on the prisoners of war. In addition to this historically important memorial, the square also features a playground and a wooden pavilion in the form of a parasol, where guests can relax and enjoy a picnic
Carte
Village Square, König-Baudouin-Platz
König-Baudouin-Platz
4780 Schönberg