On the north side of the parking lot, next to a monument.

Plaque

A rectangular blue plaque with a metal stand commemorating the soldiers of the 3rd and 75^th Infantry Divisions who liberated the town during the Battle of the Colmar Pocket, which took place between December 1944 and February 1945. The plaque has the insignias of the divisions and is written in French and English.

The liberation of Andolsheim on February 1, 1945, was part of the larger Colmar Pocket campaign during World War II. This operation was crucial for clearing the last German-held area on French soil in Alsace. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Division and the 75th Infantry Division played a pivotal role under the overall command of the 1st French Army. Together, they broke through German defenses, liberating Andolsheim and surrounding towns. The operation culminated in the closing of the Colmar Pocket, forcing the retreat of the German 19th Army. This victory secured Alsace for the Allies and marked the end of significant German resistance in the region.

Source of information: en.wikipedia.org, standwheretheyfought.jimdofree.com

Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org

Andolsheim a été libéré to 1• février 1045 par les soldats dos 3• et 75• 

Divisions d'Infanterie de l'Armee américaine sous le commandement 

de la 1eme Armee française durant les combats de la poche de Colmar 

(Déc. 1044 • rév. 1045)

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THE SOLDIERS OF THE 3RD AND 75TH AMERICAN INFANTRY

DIVISIONS UNDER COMMAND OF THE 1ST FRENCH ARMY LIBERATED

ANDOLSHEIM ON THE 1ST OF FEBRUARY 1945 DURING THE BATTLE

OF THE '' COLMAR POCKET '' (DEC. 1944 - FEB. 1945)