Eichenwalde is located in the middle of the [[Black Forest]].<ref>2016-08-16, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/gamescom-2016-overwatch-new-map-eichenwalde GamesCom 2016 – Overwatch new Map Eichenwalde]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2016-09-04</ref>
The town was the site of one of the most famous battles during the [[Omnic Crisis]]. It was here that the leader of the [[Crusaders]], [[Balderich von Adler]], and a handful of his best soldiers, including his pupil, [[Reinhardt|Reinhardt Wilhelm]], made a last stand against an advancing [[omnic|automaton army]].<ref name = "HonorGlory">''[[Honor and Glory]]''</ref> Since Eichenwalde was in the way of a larger omnic advance to [[Stuttgart]], and the town was evacuated on October 11, from 3 to 8 o'clock.<ref name = "BlizzPlanet">2016-08-23, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/eichenwalde-easter-eggs Eichenwalde Easter Eggs]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2017-11-05</ref> Outnumbered and outgunned, almost all Crusaders were slain during the resulting combat, including the organizations leader. However, thanks to their valiant efforts, the German military's [[Mountain Infantry Battalion]] was able to push back the omnic offensive and win the fight.<ref name = "preview">2016-08-16, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3xFKckFCGM Eichenwalde | New Map Preview | Overwatch]. ''Youtube'', accessed on 2016-08-16.</ref><ref name = "BlizzPlanet"/> In the present day, Eichenwalde lies abandoned, and the forest has slowly begun overtaking the village. However, the scars of war will never completely fade.<ref name = "patch notes">2016-09-01, [http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20749104703?page=1#post-2 Overwatch Patch Notes – September 1, 2016: Patch Highlights], ''Battle.net Forums''. Accessed on 2016-09-01.</ref>
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