Monument8f9dd9af…e6b2Place of Remembrance

Gedenkstätte für die am 6.4.1945 erschossenen Kriegshäftlinge

A Silent Memorial of World War II

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On April 6, 1945, just days before the end of World War II, 153 men and one woman from the Soviet Union were executed by a firing squad in Hanover. This memorial, located within Stadtfriedhof Seelhorst, commemorates this tragic event with a stone stele. The inscription highlights the brutality of the act, occurring mere days before Hanover's liberation.

Guided Story

In front of you stands a solemn stone stele, marking a grim chapter in history. On April 6, 1945, 153 men and one woman from the Soviet Union were executed here by a firing squad. This tragic event took place just days before Hanover’s liberation, a stark reminder of the brutality at the end of World War II. Located within Stadtfriedhof Seelhorst, the inscription on this memorial highlights the cruelty of that day. As you move on, take a moment to reflect on the history preserved at this site.