When did BAOR end?

The BAOR was formally disbanded in 1994. The remaining troops became part of the multi-national Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), which was under British leadership.

How long did Britain occupy Germany?

The Allied powers who defeated Nazi Germany in World War II divided the country into four occupation zones from 1945 to 1949. Post-Nazi German occupation borders and territories from 1945 to 1949. British (green), French (blue), American (orange) and Soviet (red) occupation zones.

What does BAOR mean in army?

British Army of the Rhine
There have been two formations named British Army of the Rhine (BAOR). Both were originally occupation forces in Germany, one after the First World War and the other after the Second World War. Both formations had areas of responsibility located around the German section of the River Rhine.

Is there a military base in Herford?

Military. Herford was the location of the headquarters of the 1st (United Kingdom) Armoured Division at Westfalen Garrison, part of British Forces Germany, until the division moved to the United Kingdom in 2015. The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) studio for Germany was located in Wentworth Barracks until 2009 when it moved to Hohne.

Where is Herford located in Germany?

Herford (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛɐ̯fɔɐ̯t]) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the lowlands between the hill chains of the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest.

Where is the headquarters of the British Armored Division in Germany?

Main gate of the Wentworth barracks in Herford, from 1994 to 2015 the headquarters of the 1st British Armored Division , from which the British forces in Germany were commanded. The list of British military locations in Germany lists all military facilities of British units in Germany, both closed and existing.

What district is Herford in?

Location of Herford within Herford district. Herford (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛɐ̯fɔɐ̯t]) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the lowlands between the hill chains of the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest. It is the capital of the district of Herford.