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Denkmal für den unbekannten Wehrmachtsdeserteur
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Denkmal für den unbekannten Wehrmachtsdeserteur

Silent Tribute to Courage and Defiance

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Located in front of the Bastion Philipp at the Petersberg Citadel in Erfurt, this monument honors the unknown Wehrmacht deserters and the victims of Nazi military justice. Inaugurated on September 1, 1995, it stands as a symbolic recognition of the bravery of those who defied injustice. Experience the quiet strength of remembrance and the significance of civil courage at this evocative site. Let the power of history resonate as you explore this place.
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The monument's inauguration on September 1, 1995, coincided with the 56th anniversary of the start of World War II.

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Founded
1995

Guided Story

Can you feel that gentle breeze sweeping across Petersberg? It carries the whispers of those who once dared to stand against the tide. Look around – behind you rises the formidable Citadel Petersberg, a place rich in history and drama. But today, we're here to remember those who chose not to march in uniform, those who refused to partake in a senseless war. Imagine the ground beneath your feet, perhaps once trodden by witnesses of their time. To your left, the Church of St. Peter and Paul stands as a beacon of faith and hope. Let this place speak to you, a silent reminder of peace and humanity.

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