Lee Barracks

Lee Barracks, located in Mainz, Germany, has a storied military history dating back to its construction in the 1930s by the German Wehrmacht. After World War II, the barracks were taken over by the United States Army and named in honor of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Throughout the Cold War, Lee Barracks served as a key base for various U.S. Army units, including elements of the 8th Infantry Division, playing a vital role in NATO’s defense posture in Europe. The site was returned to German control in the 1990s following the drawdown of American forces after the end of the Cold War.