Monumentce807e7d…6b42Place of Remembrance
Denkmal der Heeresbrieftaube
Commemoration of Military Carrier Pigeons
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Created by Georg Roch in 1939, the Military Carrier Pigeon Memorial in Berlin honors the role of pigeons in the military. The inscription 'UNSEREN BRIEFTAUBEN' acknowledges their service and contribution. Standing at 3.8 meters tall, the stone memorial is an imposing presence.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1939
- Height
- 3.8 m
Guided Story
You're standing before a unique piece of history. This 3.8-meter tall memorial was created by Georg Roch in 1939. It honors the significant role that carrier pigeons played in the military. The inscription 'UNSEREN BRIEFTAUBEN' acknowledges their invaluable service. If you look to the south, about 250 meters away, you'll see the Church of Maria, Help of Christians. This memorial stands as a silent witness to the past and a tribute to the extraordinary contributions of these pigeons.
Location
Nearby
Maria, Hilfe der Christen
251 m away
Katholisch-Apostolische Kirche (Ackerstraße)
460 m away
St. Nikolai-Kirche
669 m away
Bismarckplatz (West 1)
446 m away
Wröhmännerpark
624 m away
Theatersaal des Kulturhauses Spandau
842 m away
Karl-Heinrich-Brücke
518 m away
Moritzbrücke
526 m away
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