Radio Rheinland

Radio Rheinland was a radio station operated by the United States Army in Germany during the post-World War II occupation period. It began broadcasting in 1945 and served as a source of news, entertainment, and American culture for U.S. military personnel stationed in the region. The station was part of the Armed Forces Network (AFN) and primarily targeted American troops, though it also reached German civilians. Radio Rheinland played a key role in fostering morale among soldiers and promoting cultural exchange during the early Cold War era. It eventually integrated into the broader AFN structure as the network evolved.