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Colmar Pocket

The Colmar Pocket (French: Poche de Colmar); is the term for a containment operation in Alsace, France, during the Second World War by the U.S. 6th Army Group of the German Nineteenth Army following the collapse of the Nazi Operation Nordwind. A joint U.S. -French force of the French First Army reinforced by the U.S.

Located at 48.0806, 7.36 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Alsace, Battles involving France, Battles involving the United States, Military history of France during World War II, Western European Campaign (1944–1945), Lists of coordinates, Military operations of World War II involving Germany

Unterlinden Museum

The Unterlinden Museum (officially Musée d'Unterlinden, also cited in English as Musée Unterlinden) is located in Colmar, France, in the Alsace region. The museum, housed in a 13th century Dominican religious sisters' convent, is home to the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald and features a large collection of local and international artworks and manufactured artifacts from prehistorical to contemporary times.

Located at 48.0797, 7.35556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in France, Museums in Haut-Rhin, Museums established in 1849, Herzog & de Meuron buildings, 1849 establishments in France

St Martin's Church, Colmar

The Église Saint-Martin is the main church and principal Gothic monument of Colmar, Haut-Rhin, France. Because of its past as a collegiate church, is also known als Collégiale Saint-Martin, and because of its large dimensions, as Cathédrale Saint-Martin, although Colmar had never been the seat of a bishopric.

Located at 48.0772, 7.35833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Haut-Rhin, Official historical monuments of France, Roman Catholic churches in France, 13th-century architecture, 14th-century architecture, Gothic architecture in France

Embranchement de Colmar

The Embranchement de Colmar is a canal in eastern France. It connects Colmar to the Rhin. It is 22.6 km long with three locks.

Located at 48.1, 7.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Canals in France

Audie Murphy honors and awards

Audie Murphy was America's most decorated combat soldier of World War II, according to President Barack Obama. He was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, as well as other awards and commemorations bestowed by the United States government and by other countries. After his military service ended, Murphy became a film actor and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Audie L.

Located at 48.1225, 7.42056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipients, Recipients of the Croix de Guerre (Belgium), Recipients of the Croix de Guerre (France), Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal, Recipients of the Legion of Merit, Recipients of the Purple Heart medal, Recipients of the Silver Star, Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States)