The Fulda Gap

We ventured forth to check out Check Point Alpha, one of the sights of the Cold War close to home. The Fulda Gap is where the Americans believed the attack from the Communists would come in an attempt to overwhelm West Germany and drive into Western Europe, so for many years of the Cold War, this area was manned by US forces. Beginning with the Constabulary right after WWII and up to the 90s, US Soldiers guarded this border between East and West. It is strange to think how much has changed in such a short time.

These are some views of the infamous Fulda Gap, and the area. It really is beautiful.