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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 Hotel Spa

Van der Valk Hotel Spa

4.5 out of 5
Place Royale 39 Spa
$111 por noche
El precio es de $122 en total por noche del 22 feb al 23 feb
$122 en total
22 feb. - 23 feb.
Total con impuestos y cargos
Hospédate en este hotel de lujo en Spa. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, servicio a la habitación las 24 horas y sala de fitness. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (659 opiniones)
Not as good as 4 star hotel should be
The restaurant was closed as they were working in it. No warning before booking :( Breakfast was fine, but it was better when the restaurant was working. Several TV channels were not working at all. I said in reception, they told a technician would fix, but never showed up. Cleaning was not as good ...

Enviada el 9 mar. 2020

Van der Valk Hotel Spa
ibis Liège Seraing

ibis Liège Seraing

3 out of 5
Route Du Condroz 15b Seraing
$80 por noche
El precio es de $87 en total por noche del 8 mar al 9 mar
$87 en total
8 mar. - 9 mar.
Total con impuestos y cargos
Hospédate en este hotel con campo de golf en Seraing. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y desayuno. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
8/10 Very Good! (418 opiniones)
En general bastante sucio y mal cuidado El hotel huele raro , no se si puede ser por las moquetas sucias . Hay manchas en la pared de nuestra habitacion y casi no hemos dormido por el insoportable ruido , de los portazos ,cadenas de water, etc. Nl volveria

Enviada el 9 nov. 2019

ibis Liège Seraing
Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

5 out of 5
40, Avenue Leopold II Spa
$120 por noche
El precio es de $131 en total por noche del 11 feb al 12 feb
$131 en total
11 feb. - 12 feb.
Total con impuestos y cargos
Hospédate en este hotel de lujo en Spa. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y spa de servicio completo. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 opiniones)
Petit dejeuner satisfaisant mais tres peu de personnel pour trop de clients. La majorité des tables etaient encore sales et beaucoup ne pouvaient pas s‘assoir. Le pain san gluten etait moisi: signalement au personnel mais aucune excuse !

Enviada el 13 ene. 2026

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.
Villa Elie

Villa Elie

Malmedy Région Wallonne
Hospédate en esta villa para familias en Malmedy. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, sauna y jardín. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Circuito de carreras ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 opiniones)
Urlaub in Malmedy Villa Elly
Das Haus ist eine Super Lokation. Leider fehlte der Billiardtisch aus der Beschreibung. Im Umkreis (bis 1 Autostunde) gab es Ausflugsziele für jedes Alter. Ortskern Malmedy ist interessant mit zahlreichen kleinen Geschäften.

Enviada el 28 abr. 2025

Villa Elie
Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Petit Coo Stavelot Région Wallonne
Hospédate en este departamento de ski en Stavelot. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, desayuno y estacionamiento. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Circuito ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 opiniones)
Really enjoyed this property. It had all of the comforts of home but with better views.

Enviada el 15 ago. 2025

Le Baron Apartments
zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment

zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment

Monschau NRW
Hospédate en este departamento para familias en Monschau. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, jardín y balcón. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Castillo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 opiniones)
Sehr gemütliche Wohnung und sehr freundliche Gastgeber.Gute, sehr ruhige Lage.Gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe.Guter Ausgangspunkt für schöne Wanderungen ins Venn.

Enviada el 9 sept. 2025

zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.

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