Remagen Bridge Event - Tidioute, PA
Posted by: 
bpratt
N 41° 40.840 W 079° 24.738
17T E 632146 N 4615539
This was year 3 of the war that came home. 250 soldiers from the U.S. and Germany have invaded this small community and the bridge that takes them to the east may not survive
Waymark Code: WMC86N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2011
Views: 25
The 99th Infantry Division, 393rd Regiment Reenactors have brought the battle of 'The Bridge at Remagen' that took place at Remagen Germany home to this quit little comunity. The bridge was the last spanning the Rhine and the Americans fought a fierce battle to make sure that it would remain standing for the Allies to cross on there way to victory on the European front.
Can you imagine the excitement of looking out your window and seeing soldiers running through your yard perhaps being chased by there enemy or even having hand to hand combat right next to your prize rose garden!
The dates for next years event have not been finalized yet but when they are I will be sure to post the information here and to ask for the day off to see all the thrillers again.
Dates of reenactment: From: 08/05/2011 To: 08/08/2011
What the reenactment is related to: Battle
Cost to attend reenactment: Free
Cost for parking: Free
Cost for participants: $15.00
Website for further information: [Web Link]
Additional parking coordinates (if necessary): Not Listed
Special Events: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
At least one photo of the reenactment taken by you along with your thoughts and impressions on the event and any changes in location or date the original waymarker may need to know about.