King Filip in Pilsen, the Czech city liberated 80 years ago by the Belgian Battalion

King Filip is visiting Pilsen to personally attend the commemoration of the Czech city. In 1945, at the end of WWII, Belgian soldiers played a crucial role in the liberation of the Czech city of Pilsen. The birthplace of the pint (the very first successful pilsner was brewed there in 1842) is one of the few Czech cities that was not liberated by Soviet troops, but by the Belgian 17th Fusiliers battalion, together with American troops. Who were t…

Pilsen 06/05/2025 12:52 (BELGA) King Philippe took part on Tuesday in the commemorations of the liberation of Pilsen and greeted "the immense courage" of the soldiers. Exactly 80 years ago, a Belgian battalion participated in the eviction of the Nazi troops of the Czech city. On the occasion of the celebrations, the streets of this western city of the Czech Republic were adorned with Czech, Belgian and American flags. It was the first time that …