| Special Forces Operations in January 1945 |
| January 5th, 1945 – May 1945 |
| Operation Cornflakes |
| Office of Strategic Services Morale Operations Branch |
| Operation Cornflakes was a psychological warfare initiative aimed at undermining German morale by infiltrating anti-Nazi propaganda into the German postal system. The Office of Strategic Services created counterfeit mailbags filled with forged letters and propaganda materials, which were dropped near bombed mail trains. The intent was for the German postal service to unknowingly collect and deliver these materials, thereby spreading dissent among the populace. The operation involved meticulous forgery of German stamps and documents to ensure authenticity |
| January 31st, 1945 – April 30th, 1945 |
| Operation Sepals |
| Office of Strategic Services |
| Operation Sepals involved Office of Strategic Services activities in neutral Sweden, focusing on intelligence gathering and establishing networks to monitor German movements and communications. The operation aimed to leverage Sweden’s position to collect valuable information without violating its neutrality overtly. Details about the specific activities and outcomes of this operation remain limited due to the sensitive nature of operations conducted in neutral territories. |
| January 20th, 1945 – February 9th, 1945 |
| The Battle of the Colmar Pocket |
| Commandos de Choc, 1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes |
| The Battle of the Colmar Pocket took place from January to February 1945 during World War II. It was a significant confrontation between Allied forces, comprising French and American troops, and German defenders in the Alsace region of France. The Germans, entrenched in the Colmar Pocket, fiercely resisted Allied efforts to dislodge them. The battle saw intense combat, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The Allies employed a combination of infantry, armored units, and air support in their coordinated attacks to break through German defenses. Elite French units such as the Bataillons de Choc and the 1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes played vital roles in the conflict. Despite determined German resistance, the Allies ultimately succeeded in encircling and defeating the German forces in the Colmar Pocket, compelling them to retreat. The battle’s outcome was a significant victory for the Allies, contributing to their advance into Germany and the eventual conclusion of World War II in Europe. |