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Völkerschlachtdenkmal

Völkerschlachtdenkmal. Leipzig, Germany. Background. Monument to the Battle of the Nations Completed in 1913, for 100-year anniversary of the 1813 Battle Of Leipzig 91 meters (299 feet) tall Said to stand at the site of bloodiest fighting—where Napoleon ordered retreat of his army. History.

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Völkerschlachtdenkmal

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  1. Völkerschlachtdenkmal Leipzig, Germany

  2. Background • Monument to the Battle of the Nations • Completed in 1913, for 100-year anniversary of the 1813 Battle Of Leipzig • 91 meters (299 feet) tall • Said to stand at the site of bloodiest fighting—where Napoleon ordered retreat of his army

  3. History • Between the 16-19 of October 1813, Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden battled Napoleon’s French army (which was aided by Polish and Italian troops, as well as German-speakers from the Confederate of the Rhine)

  4. Other History • Hitler used this monument for meetings during the Third Reich. • GDR government debated demolition, as it was considered to represent staunch nationalism of the German Empire period • Currently under restoration effort, to be completed in 2013

  5. Bathtub Races

  6. Annual race held in Reflecting Pool • Locally sponsored event • Many different political and local organizations enter the race • Big community event—always a large crowd • Local food and drink vendors sponsor the event, and lots of children’s activities (clowns, bouncy house, etc.)

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