National Museum of Military History, Military museum in Diekirch, Luxembourg.
The National Museum of Military History is housed in a former brewery building near Diekirch town center and displays war equipment, weapons, and personal belongings of soldiers from various nations. The collections fill several exhibition areas and show how the conflict affected Luxembourg and its people.
The museum was created to document the events of winter 1944-1945 in the region, when Luxembourg became a battlefield. The collection focuses on this crucial period when fighting transformed the country and its local population.
The exhibitions show how soldiers and civilians experienced the war through personal items, uniforms, and photographs. These objects tell the stories of people who lived and fought in this region during that time.
The museum is within walking distance of town center and easy to reach. Visitors should plan several hours to explore the exhibitions at a comfortable pace, and it helps to wear sturdy shoes since there is a lot of ground to cover.
A detailed diorama depicts the crossing of the Sauer River by American troops and captures a crucial moment of the conflict in miniature form. This handcrafted scene is one of the highlights that many visitors do not know about beforehand.
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