"The mission of the 14th and 11th ACR was to verify an attack of the Warsaw Pact and the Soviets. War Games were played by both sides on the border. We did recon on the border so we could alert the 7th Army of an advance across the border. That's why we were a Recon Sqdn. Our second mission was to delay the aggressors as long as possible. Life expectancy was 20 minutes. All larger units were located farther into Germany; this would give them time to mobilize and to get NATO units on the move. They also had to relocate dependants. Why would we have had a NA 14 (Nuclear Warheads) if not to slow down the progress of the aggressor. ... To the men who served here in the 14th ACR Regiment during the Cold War, part of them will always remain in this place. Their dedication to duty served as a testament to the world that freedom is precious.

A unified Germany has resulted from the efforts and personal sacrifices made by the soldiers stationed in Bad Hersfeld. May history never forget all those who served here with the 3rd Recon Sqdn 14th Armored Calvary. Regiment, US 7th ARMY."

John Hathcock US Army Special Forces, MSG. Ret. North Carolina. Served with the 14th 1965-1967 How Btry

Special thanks to: Thomas Schossow Bad Hersfeld, Germany