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War Memorial Altena

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War Memorial Altena

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    September 22, 2021

    Hiking

    As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials or war memorials are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." However, the people who are commemorated here did not divorce in peace, but became victims of war and tyranny.
    Many of the places and monuments that you come across along the way are evidence of the horrors of war and tyranny, which is still relevant and relevant today. They all have two essential functions, anew for each generation:
    -1- Commemorate and remember the victims
    -2- Remind to keep the peace
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    October 7, 2017

    Hiking

    Originally it was to remember the fallen of the wars of 1864, 1866, and 1870/71 and at the same time extended to the founding of the German Emperor, then to other wars
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    April 3, 2021

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    A nice way to go for a walk with the family.
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    Location: Altena, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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