Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Veteranendenkmal D 5
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Veterans Memorial D 5
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Veteranendenkmal D 5 / Veterans Memorial D 5 Marker
Auf Initiative des Veteranenvereins wird im Revolutionsjahr 1848 ein Denkmal für die Gefallenen der Kriege von 1792 bis 1815 errichtet. Von dem rund 1 700 Mann starken Mannheimer Infanterieregiment, das 1812 mit Napoleons Großer Armee nach Russland ausrückt, kehren lediglich 100 Soldaten zurück. Nach der Einnahme Mannheims durch die Gegner des französischen Kaisers (Österreich, Preußen und Russland) überquert am Jahreswechsel 1813/1814 ein russisches Korps bei Sandhofen erstmals den Rhein und trägt den Krieg auf das damals zu Frankreich gehörende linksrheinische Gebiet. Mannheim wird in den folgenden Jahren zum Heerlager durchziehender Armeen, was für die Bevölkerung Einquartierungen und Nahrungsmittelknappheit zur Folge hat. Zum Gedenken an diese Ereignisse übergibt der Veteranenverein 1863 anlässlich des 50. Jubiläums der Völkerschlacht von Leipzig sein Denkmal in die Obhut der Stadt. © Stadtarchiv Mannheim Institut Für Stadtgeschichte
Diese Tafel wurde gestiftet von: Heinrich-Vetter-Stiftung
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(Foto Nr. 1) Das Veteranendenkmal auf
this page online
(Foto Nr. 2) Parade russischer Truppen vor dem Zaren und dem österreichischen Kaiser auf dem Platz vor dem Nationaltheater B 3, 1815.
(Foto Nr. 3) Der frühere Zeughausplatz (heute: Toulonplatz) mit Moltkedenkmal (links) und Veteranendenkmal auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite (rechts), 1906.
On the initiative of the veterans' association, a memorial was erected in the revolutionary year of 1848 for those who died in the wars from 1792 to 1815. Of the 1,700-strong Mannheim infantry regiment that marched to Russia with Napoleon's Great Army in 1812, only 100 soldiers returned. After Mannheim was captured by the French emperor's opponents (Austria, Prussia and Russia), a Russian corps crossed the Rhine for the first time at Sandhofen at the turn of the year 1813/1814 and brought the war to the area to the left of the Rhine, which at that time belonged to France. In the following years, Mannheim became a military camp for passing armies, which resulted in billeting and food shortages for the population. To commemorate these events, the veterans' association handed over its monument to the city's care in 1863 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig.
This plaque was donated by:
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The view of the marker in front of the Armory building
Captions
(Photo #1) The veterans' memorial on the cleared square D 5, 1962. The town hall E5 can be seen in the background.
(Photo #2) Parade of Russian troops in front of the Tsar and the Austrian Emperor on the square in front of the National Theater B 3, 1815.
(Photo #3) The former Armory Square (today: Toulon Square) with the Moltke Monument (left) and the veterans' memorial on the opposite side of the street (right), 1906.
Erected by Stadtpunkte Mannheimer Geschichte Vor Ort and Stadt Mannheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 49° 29.296′ N, 8° 27.72′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is at the intersection of D5 and C4, on the right when traveling east on D5. The marker is located on the corner of the intersection in front of the Armory building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C4 4, Mannheim BW 68159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kasernen und Zeughaus in C 5 und C 6 / Barracks and Armory in C 5 and C 6 (here, next to this marker); Veteranendenkmal / Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rheintor-Kaserne / Rheintor Barracks
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
3. The view of the Veterans Memorial across the street
More about this marker. There is a non-related marker separately attached on the other side of the post.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
