Breisach, Germany

The Colmar Pocket in World War II: Museum & Memorial

Honor Those Who Fought and Fell to Free France Visit the Colmar Pocket, where Allied forces pushed back Nazi troops during the brutal winter of 1944–1945. US forces fought alongside the French Army to overthrow the German occupation of this key region. The charming French countryside provided the backdrop for three months of fighting, until the Allied armies forced the German retreat. Travel with your guide to the Colmar Pocket Memorial Museum, where artifacts provide personal context to those difficult months. Stop at the US War Memorial on Mt. Sigolsheim to pay homage to those who laid down their lives to free France. You will also drive to Ostheim, the first village liberated in the campaign, and cross the Maison Rouge Bridge, following in the footsteps of US forces who freed the French village of Holtzwihr. At the Audie Murphy Memorial, honor one US soldier’s heroic stand that changed the course of this pivotal campaign. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.