On a tour of the mid-south of the USA, Dirk Röder sought contact with various fortress sites and museums of military history.

In Vicksburg Mississippi the Vicksburg National Military Park is an open-air museum that impressively preserves the site of the Battle of Vicksburg in the American Civil War, which was fought from 29 March to 4 July 1863.

The Fort Gibson on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma has just celebrated its 200th anniversary. The wooden fort with outbuildings and exhibitions is lovingly presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Historian Seth knew a lot about the history

The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas is famous for the battle during the Texan Revolution in 1836 and is synonymous with American freedom and honour. Essentially nothing remains of the fort's fortifications. The mission church and a museum can be visited.

The Texas Military Forces Museum in Austin, Texas impressively presents the history and operational areas of the Texan military units, including in Alsace in 1944-45.