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

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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.

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Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

"Excellent property, perfect parking and nice rooms. "

SAR 586 total

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

Exterior

"This a very nice property located on the doorstep of Belgian hilly East. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the bedding was perfect. "

SAR 493 total

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

Design Room | View from room

"Very nice place and good swimming pool "

SAR 555 total

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10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

"Great and nice area Very silent and the best breakfast restaurant "

SAR 664 total

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31 Jul - 1 Aug

Lobby

"We had a wonderful stay, the staff could not have been more accommodating. Thanks for the wonderful stay."

SAR 975 total

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

"Wonderful stay !! "

SAR 463 total

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

"Nickel"

SAR 639 total

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28 Jul - 29 Jul

Lunch and dinner served, French cuisine

"Great experience "

SAR 705 total

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11 Aug - 12 Aug

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

"Above and beyond service!"

Outdoor pool, sun loungers

SAR 527 total

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

Alfresco dining

"Keurig netjes appartement! Ligt uitermate gunstig op plein met parkeerplaats en restaurants "

Bar (on property)

"We liked everything - and especially the excellent !dinner at the hotel restaurant"

SAR 881 total

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28 Jul - 29 Jul

Pool

Exterior

"Top ! Alles was goed !kamer proper en mooi, die zwembad is ook top!"

Free breakfast

Balcony

"Friendly service, good food, hotel in good condition. Room small, but with a great view. Bathroom a little bit dated, but everything else fine."

Family House, 5 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Comfort House, 4 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

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SAR 512 total

28 Jul - 29 Jul

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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.

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