Commemorative events related to the end of World War II were held in a number of places on Wednesday. For example, people had free entry to the Czechoslovak Fortification Area in Hlučín-Darkovičky, where enthusiasts in military uniforms from the First Republic talked about life in bunkers.
Visitors could see the most famous infantry blockhouse MO-S 19 Alej and other interesting objects. The guides also showed them the original things that the soldiers were packing at the time. On display was, among other things, a period bottle of rum (empty).
A memorial service in Hrabyni
“Each soldier packed half a tin of rum a day. Not because of morality, but because of the experience,” explained the man in uniform, who also mentioned the then-popular kofilo chocolate. “It contained caffeine, which was supposed to excite the soldiers,” he added. On Wednesday, the MO – S 20 Orel infantry blockhouse was also exceptionally opened for an hour.
People also commemorated the end of World War II in the National Memorial II. World War II in Hrabyna. Visitors had free entry to the permanent exhibition Hard Years 1938-1945 in the National Memorial II. World War II and for the exhibition in the administration building of the memorial.
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