Monument to Patton in Plzeň, War memorial in Plzeň, Czech Republic.
Description
The Monument to Patton in Plzeń honors the city's liberation by American forces. The memorial displays a large collection of photographs, documents, uniforms, and personal items from that period.
History
The memorial opened in 2005 and documents General Patton's army arriving in Plzeň in May 1945. This liberation marked the end of German occupation in southern Bohemia.
Culture
The name honors General Patton and the troops who arrived in 1945. Visitors can see objects that reveal how liberation changed daily life for local people.
Practical
The memorial is housed in the Cultural House Peklo on Pobřezní Street. The museum features permanent exhibitions with films and sound that make the visit informative and engaging.
Did you know?
The collection includes an original military boat bearing General Patton's signature. A special piece is also a traditional Chodský costume given to him in Domažlice in 1945.
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