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Recogne is a historic village of Wallonia in the Ardennes, in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, which is now a subsection of the municipality of Libramont-Chevigny.

Recogne is located a few miles north of Bastogne, in an area that saw heavy fighting during the Battle of the Bulge. [1] Since 1947 it has been the location of Recogne German war cemetery. This cemetery was walled off and a chapel was built in 1954. [2]

Minor planet 3365 Recogne is named for the village.

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References

  1. S.L.A. Marshall, Bastogne: The Story of the First Eight Days (2014).
  2. "Cimetière militaire allemand | Recogne".

Coordinates: 50°03′05″N5°44′10″E / 50.05139°N 5.73611°E / 50.05139; 5.73611