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Just back from Bastogne

Discussion in 'Battlefield Relics' started by thompson, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. thompson

    thompson Member

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    Hello ,

    I'm just back from Bastogne were i was looking for some relics but i think the woods over there are searched empty,
    Right or Wrong?,

    The only thing i found is an m1 garand clip and some m1 garand bullets.
    but i'm happy with it.
     
    thompson, Apr 6, 2009
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  2. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    Yes - the 'metal detector' brigade have been very busy in the Ardennes over the last ten years. You can find some relics further off the beaten track and away from the main areas such as Bastogne - but you have to look very hard.
     
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  3. texson66

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    Thompson, so were are the photos of the visit??? Inquiring minds want to know!:D
     
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  4. Skipper

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    It would actually be easier to buy relics at local fairs, but finding them yourself is much more fun I admit.
     
    Skipper, Apr 6, 2009
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  5. behindthelines

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    Boy I am jealous I would give my left one to go to Bastogne.
     
    behindthelines, Mar 23, 2010
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  6. USMC

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    I would love to go if I had the time.
     
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