Observation Post Alpha was one of four U.S. Army observation posts along the Hessian part of the inner German border. OP Alpha was manned by the 1st Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment stationed in Fulda and re-flagged as the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in 1972.
Observation Post Alpha was one of four U.S. Army observation posts located along the Hessian portion of the inner German border. It was manned by the 1st Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment stationed in Fulda and re-designated as the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in 1972.