Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. THE CHRISTMAS MARKET AND ITS ILLUMINATIONS, PLACE DE L'ANCIENNE DOUANE Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. GRAND RUE DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. OPPOSITE, THE HOUSE ?AU PELERIN? Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. THE RUE DES MARCHANDS ILLUMINATED DURING THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE . HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. THE CHRISTMAS MARKET AND ITS FERRIS WHEEL REFLECTING ON THE LAUCH RIVER. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. NEAR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE (68) COLMAR. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. THE RUE DES MARCHANDS STREET ILLUMINATED DURING THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE ALSACE (68) COLMAR. A FLAT-BOTTOMED BOAT GLIDES ALONG THE LAUCH RIVER NEAR THE BRIDGE ON RUE DE TURENNE, IN THE HEART OF THE PETITE VENISE NEIGHBORHOOD Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE ALSACE (68) COLMAR. A FLAT-BOTTOMED BOAT GLIDES ALONG THE LAUCH RIVER NEAR THE BRIDGE ON RUE DE TURENNE, IN THE HEART OF THE PETITE VENISE NEIGHBORHOOD Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE (68) COLMAR. THE RUE DES MARCHANDS ILLUMINATED DURING THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais at Courthouse - Colmar

Arrival of Nordhal Lelandais in a car with policemen for his trial for domestic violence in detention at the correctional court at Courthouse in Colmar, France on September 19 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. HISTORIC CENTRE. MAISON DES TETES. BUILT IN 1609 FOR THE MERCHANT ANTON BURGER, THIS GERMAN RENAISSANCE BUILDING IS ONE OF THE TOWN'S MOST FAMOUS. IT OWES ITS NAME TO THE GROTESQUE HEADS OR MASKS THAT ADORN ITS RICH FACADE, ABOVE WHICH RISES A THREE-STOREY ORIEL WINDOW. ON THE GABLE END OF THE BUILDING, A STATUE BY BARTHOLDI REPRESENTING A COOPER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. VIEW OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE FROM THE EAST. IN THE FOREGROUND, THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PLACE DE L'ANCIENNE DOUANE. IN THE CENTRE, THE MULTICOLOURED HOUSES LINING THE MAIN STREET, WITH THE COLLEGIALE SAINT MARTIN IN THE BACKGROUND (ALTITUDE 30 M.). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. THE PETITE VENISE DISTRICT, ONE OF THE MOST PICTURESQUE PARTS OF THE TOWN. THE LAUCH, LINED WITH COLOURFUL HALF-TIMBERED HOUSES, WAS ONCE USED BY MARKET GARDENERS TO TRANSPORT THEIR GOODS TO THE CITY IN BOATS THAT RESEMBLED GONDOLAS, HENCE THE NAME GIVEN TO THIS DISTRICT (ALTITUDE 20 M). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM