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Belgian citizens recently celebrated the liberation of the city of Mons.

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By the US Third Army Division during World War II, with a festival called Tanks in Town, a two day event gathered an array of armored vehicles.

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Where visitors were able to climb aboard for a ride.

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The liberation of Mons in 1944 started with the tank which received a welcome by city officials.

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Years later a tank festival was started to recognize the sacrifices of those who helped win the war.

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The celebration included American tanks and German panzers.

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As well as a military flea market where visitors can take home a piece of history.

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The tank commander of a German panzer hopes to honor the life of his grandfather who fought with the French army during World War II.

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A spectator at the event was amazed at the resolve of the actors.

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For me it's like this, when you see people passionate about it and even if it's not your thing, it's like wow, respect to you.

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For more information about this event, go to tanksintown.be.

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From Belgium, I'm Staff Sergeant Bernardo Fuller, AFN News.