Stake attention in this memory
The image displays a commemorative historical information panel titled "L'ULTIME OBSTACLE : LE RHIN" (The Ultimate Obstacle: The Rhine), set against an outdoor backdrop of a metal fence and foliage. The panel features two black-and-white historical photographs from November 1944, documenting the liberation of Strasbourg, France. The top photograph, credited to Jacques Belin/Roland Lennad/ECPAD, shows men of the French 2nd Armored Division (2nd DB) patrolling the bank of the Petit Rhin in Strasbourg on November 22-23, 1944. Three soldiers are visible on the muddy bank next to a body of water, with trees and what appears to be a bridge structure in the background. The bottom photograph, also credited to Jacques Belin/Roland Lennad/ECPAD, depicts elements of Colonel Guillebon's tactical group (GTV) advancing through floodwaters under a railway bridge in the Cronenbourg suburb of Strasbourg on November 23, 1944. Several military vehicles, possibly amphibious or tanks, navigate the high waters of the Ill river, which was in spate. Accompanying text explains that the Vosges mountains and the Rhine river were natural obstacles to the Allied advance. The flooded Ill river further complicated the entry of vehicles into Strasbourg. The liberation was facilitated by Robert Fleig, the local head of the French Forces of the Interior. The text also notes that many German soldiers fled via the Kehl bridge, while others remained ambushed, leading the 2nd DB to conduct patrols to disarm and neutralize them. Visible logos include the French Ministry of Armed Forces, the Military Governor of Strasbourg, and a "80 ANS" (80 Years) commemorative emblem, likely marking an anniversary of the event described. The overall scene depicts a significant moment during the World War II liberation of Strasbourg, characterized by challenging natural conditions and ongoing military operations.
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