The Allied Occupation of the Rhineland: 1918-1930

by

Jerry H. Miller

This web page, published by the Military Postal History Society, contains images of the The Allied Occupation of the Rhineland: 1918-1930. exhibit pages created by Jerry Miller. This exhibit was created by, and is the property of Mr. Miller, and is being supplied as a courtesy to the Military Postal History Society.

Introduction

Armed conflict of World War ceased with an armistice between Germany and the Allies on 11 November 1918. As part of that agreement, German Forces on the Western Front returned to Germany, east of the Rhine River, and Allied Forces subsequently occupied the area of the ‘Rhineland’ with bridgeheads at the cities of Mayence (Mainz), Coblenz & Cologne.

Updated 11/17/2024