Posted on 02/17/2011 5:16:29 PM PST by maddog55
Early in the morning of 6 May 1945, American soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Group, Third Army, under the command of General George S. Patton, reached south-western Bohemia and decisively helped in the liberation of the city of Pilsen in what is now the Czech Republic.
It wasn't until the fall of Communism that the citizens of Pilsen finally learned who it was that liberated their city and so every year since 1990 the city has held a "Liberation Festival" to honor American soldiers. The festival has become a local tradition and many American and Allied veterans make it a point to attend.
While most anti-war demonstrations are infested with liberal Democrats who believe that war never solves anything and who despise our military, the citizens of Pilsen know better and appreciate, respect and venerate the heroes that sacrificed so much to make the world and their city free.
(Excerpt) Read more at plancksconstant.org ...
Democrats ate commies and America haters.
These far left commies need to leave America and move to another country that they like better.
Democrats are commies and America haters.
These far left commies need to leave America and move to another country that they like better.
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Great place for a beer.
The Czech Republic is on the top of my list for countries to visit in Europe.
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