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Originally Posted by TarJak
I'd have to put Bastogne and Arnhem on my list.
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Aye Arnhem is worth a visit. There are not many sites around here that directly show evidence of the battle (then again, only few places do), but there's a great museum at the old British headquarters in Oosterbeek (just west of Arnhem).
There's also a small but good museum (coordinates 52.03'40N, 5.53'51E) at the east side of the old Deelen Airbase (used to be an important German airbase in WW2, especially for Night Fighters). Lots of info here about the airbase, Night Fighting techniques, the so-called Y-Peilungsgerät locating system, and the huge command bunker of 3. Jagddivision which is also close by, but unfortunately cannot be visited.
Also, not so much WW2, but if you're interested in general history, how the people used to live etc., the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum (Dutch Open Air Museum) in Arnhem is recommendable:
They've beautifully recreated the life of Dutchmen about a century ago. Including many original (relocated) farms, houses, bakeries, windmills etc. from all over the country (placed according to where they originate from). If you want to see the touristic highlights of several places all around the Netherlands, and don't want to travel too far, this is the place to go.