by wpadmin | Jun 15, 2025 | daily report 2025
THE BAGPIPE, THE BRIDGE AND THE BRAVERY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF PRIVATE JAMES “PIPER” CLELAND While most know the legend of the John Frost Bridge, few remember the lone piper who played in its shadow. As the 1st British Airborne Division landed near Arnhem in...
by wpadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | daily report 2025
THE GROESBEEK HEIGHTS – JIM GAVIN AND THE 82ND AIRBORNE IN OPERATION MARKET GARDEN During Stage 5 of the Liberation Trail, we didn’t just follow in the footsteps of runners – we followed in the footsteps of heroes. The Groesbeek Heights, a key objective during...
by wpadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | daily report 2025
TIGER & TRAIL: RUNNING THROUGH THE LEGACY OF LA GLEIZE Stage 4 of the Liberation Trail brought us to the heart of one of WWII’s most infamous battlegrounds: La Gleize. This small Belgian village was the final stand for Kampfgruppe Peiper during the Battle of the...
by wpadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | daily report 2025
RUNNING THROUGH SHADOWS: THE NIGHT TRAIL TO STAVELOT The third stage of the Liberation Trail is like no other. A night trail through the dark forests of the Ardennes, beginning at the foot of the stunning waterfall of Petit Coo. But this is more than just a trail –...
by wpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | daily report 2025
RUNNING THROUGH HISTORY: FROM SWORD TO OMAHA BEACH Stage 2 of the Liberation Trail followed the path of the D-Day landings – 53 kilometers of remembrance, endurance, and heat. June 6, 1944 – the day Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. British troops at...
by wpadmin | Jun 11, 2025 | daily report 2025
FROM SAINTE-MERE EGLISE TO CARENTAN A Historic Start to an Unforgettable Journey The Liberation Trail 2025 kicked off with a powerful and emotional first stage: 45 kilometers that set the tone for an extraordinary week. At dawn, runners gathered beneath the church...
