The war memorial commemorates the fallen soldiers of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71. This war marked the last major military conflict between the then North German Confederation under Prussian leadership and the French Empire. It ended in victory for the German troops and led to the founding of the German Empire in 1871. The memorial is a listed monument and an important testament to the local culture of remembrance.

The memorial in Bergen was ceremoniously inaugurated on June 22, 1878. It consists of a sandstone obelisk bearing the Iron Cross, with two white marble plaques embedded in the base. The inscription on one of the plaques reads: "In memory of the soldiers from the parish of Bergen who fell in 1870 and 71." The memorial is an important testament to the local culture of remembrance and is a listed monument. It is freely accessible and can be visited at any time.

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August 20, 2025

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Location: Bergen, Celle, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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