Königlich Bayerisches 1. Ulanen-Regiment Denkmal / Royal Bavarian First Lancers Regiment Monument
(The monument has inscriptions on three sides. These are presented here right-center-left.)Right side: Upper tablet
Es starben den Heldentod: der Rgts.-Kommandeur Oberst Freiherr von Crailheim. 15 Offiziere. 19 Unteroffiziere. 214 Gefreite und Ulanen.
Benahren wir ihnen ein dankbares Gedenken und sorgen wir, das sie ihr Leben nich umsonst geleben haben.
The Royal Bavarian First Lancers Regiment, "Kaiser Wilhelm II, King of Prussia", departed from here on August 3, 1914, for the defense of the Fatherland.
They died the death of heroes: Regimental Commander Colonel Freiherr von Crailheim. 15 Officers. 17 NCOs. 214 troops and lancers.
Let us give them a remembrance of gratitude and make sure that they have not lived their lives in vain.
Right side: Lower tablet
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Center side:
In commemoration of the victorious attack of the Bavarian Lancers on August 11, 1914, at Lagarde (France).
Left side:
(From the) 17th Cavalry Regiment (to) our wounded, dead, and missing comrades of the Second World War, 1939-1945. You gave your all to the Fatherland, in spirit, love, and hope. In us you inspire unity, loyalty, and sacrifice.
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Sie gaben alles für ihr Vaterland in Glaube, Liebe und Hoffnung. Sie mahnen zu Opfer, Einigkeit u. Treue
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1914.
Location. 49° 53.408′ N, 10° 54.289′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). Memorial is at the intersection of Bleichanger and Ulanenplatz, on the right when traveling east on Bleichanger. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bamberg BY 96050, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. E.T.A. Hoffman (approx. one kilometer away); Heinrich Gerber (approx. 
Also see . . . Königlich Bayerisches 1. Ulanen-Regiment... (Wikipedia, in German). A regimental history. On the regiment's attack at Lagarde: "On August 11, 1914, three squadrons took part in the attack at Lagarde under the Ulan Brigade, the brigade capturing eleven guns, several machine guns, and regimental colors, as well as 1,400 Frenchmen. The cost of the attack to the regiment was four officers, 31 lancers and 29 horses killed; three officers, 61 lancers and thirteen horses wounded; and 32 lancers and 87 horses missing." (Submitted on July 31, 2018.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
