A living history discussion in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge was held Saturday morning at the Manhattan American Legion.

Veterans, their families and community members gathered to hear veterans of the Battle of the Bulge tell their story.

Dr. Bob Smith the curator of the Fort Riley Museums brought some items from the museums for the veterans to answer questions about including chocolate bars.

Audience members were welcomed to ask questions of the veterans about their time in the service.

“Well, it’s wonderful to see all the people that worked and served in the service.” WWII welder, Mary Oberhelman says.

“We are memorializing those soldiers and buddies who didn’t come home…and recognizing those who come…who did come home.” WWII Battle of the Bulge veteran, Jim Sharp says.

The Fort Riley Museum staff brought in many Battle of the Bulge displays which were available during breaks to check out other pieces of history.