Mt. Meissner

**Mt. Meissner** refers to a region in Hesse, Germany, notable for its strategic role during the Cold War. Due to its elevation and central location, Mt. Meissner hosted significant NATO military communications and radar installations, serving as a critical link in Western Europe's early warning and air defense network. Various military detachments, including U.S. and German personnel, were stationed there to operate and secure these facilities. The site remained active throughout the Cold War, contributing to the surveillance and security of the region until the early 1990s, when technological advances and political changes led to its decommissioning.