Thanks. Was looking earlier at the defensive force structure in the Cold War in the Fulda Gap. Included “backpack” nuclear bombs to be parachuted in (by very brave paratroopers) and placed for tactical use on an advancing Soviet force. That and the Davy Crockett nuclear 2-man tripod team recoilless gun- low yield tactical. If not mistaken, there was also nuclear howitzer shells, tested in Western US desert, and atomic demolition mines deployed by US in Fulda, and the Corporal and Sergeant small guided missiles. This was deadly serious tactical positioning and planning (NATO as well).
Fulda was right at the East German/West German border,called the Inner German Border which went some 860 miles between the two.
So much history there- Napoleon went through there on way back to France from losing at Leipzig. Great links- thank you!
And just a few miles west of Fulda is the small town of Schlitz on the Hahn River.
Our battalion had it as out “hold until the last.” We asked if it was about the crossing points. The CO said, “No, we have to hold it because when you’re out of Schlitz, you’re out of beer.”
Just joking.