Description

The town of Diekirch, which lies in the south of the commune, had a population of about 3,000 in 1945. The town is home to the National Museum of Military History, reflecting Diekirch's pivotal role in the Battle of the Bulge. It was here that the river Sauer was crossed on the night of January 18th, 1945, by the US 5th Infantry division.