Houffalize
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Houffalize is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. On 1 July 2005 the municipality had 4,672 inhabitants (2,344 males and 2,328 females). The total area is 166.58 km², giving a population density of 28 inhabitants per km².
During World War II, Generals Montgomery and Patton met up in this town, Montgomery from the north and Patton from the south, in a counter-attack against the German forces remaining in the area.
External link
- [Official website] (in French and Dutch)
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