Salzgitter Bismarck Tower Memorial Cross - Salzgitter, Germany
N 52° 03.701 E 010° 21.474
32U E 593090 N 5768768
This non-specific war memorial is dedicated to the Dead of War and consists of a cross affixed to the Salzgitter Bismarck Tower in Salzgitter, Germany.
Waymark Code: WMM6GA
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 07/30/2014
Views: 9
The memorial consists of a large granite cross affixed to the side of the Bismarck Tower. An inscription on the arm of the cross reads: GEGEN ALEE KRIEGE [English translation: AGAINST ALL WARS].
A plaque embedded on a rock near the base of the memorial cross reads:
[German] WIR VERGESSEN EUCH NICHT
LICHTKREUZ UND GEDENKSTEIN GEWIDMET DEN TOTEN DES KRIEGES
VERBAND DER HEIMKEHRER E.V. OV. SALZGITTER-BAD 1950-1975
[English Translation] WE FORGET YOU NOT
CROSS AND LIGHT STONE MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE DEAD OF WAR
ASSOCIATION OF RETURNEES EV OV. SALZGITTER BATH 1950-1975
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: The Dead of War
Marker Text: [German] WIR VERGESSEN EUCH NICHT
LICHTKREUZ UND GEDENKSTEIN GEWIDMET DEN TOTEN DES KRIEGES
VERBAND DER HEIMKEHRER E.V. OV. SALZGITTER-BAD 1950-1975
[English Translation] WE FORGET YOU NOT
CROSS AND LIGHT STONE MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE DEAD OF WAR
ASSOCIATION OF RETURNEES EV OV. SALZGITTER BATH 1950-1975
Who Put it Here?: VERBAND DER HEIMKEHRER E.V. OV. SALZGITTER-BAD [English Translation] ASSOCIATION OF RETURNEES EV OV. SALZGITTER BATH
Description of Memorial: The cross is located on the Salzgitter Bismarck Tower. This is an observation tower that was constructed in 1900. It is different from most other Bismarck towers because it does not have an all-stone design. Rather it has a base of bricks with a lattice tower on top. There's a beautiful view at this location.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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