Another big attraction during the anniversary weekends is a big reenactment of the occupation of the two towns of Recogne (U.S) and Cobru (German), followed by an reenacted battle.
In Recogne, the U.S. Army reenactors had set up camp, including several vehicles and even a scout tank. Further away in Cobru, the German Army reenactors were busy preparing the attack on Recogne.
While a huge crowd gathered between the two towns, loudspeakers were playing songs from the 40s, both American and German. Before the reenacted battle started, a narrator explained the background of the battle in French, followed by addresses to the international visitors in English and German. Meanwhile the U.S. soldiers were taking positions in front of the crowd, while far in the distance German tanks and soldiers could be seen gathering. The first attack was the Germans capturing the town, taking over the American positions. The second attack was then by the Americans, finally liberating Recogne again.