Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe
Luxembourg Armed Forces Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
1. Luxembourg Armed Forces Memorial Marker
Luxemburgensium amplius animi, quam montes et rupes valuere
Aux heros de la Force Armee
Morts pour la patrie
1940 1945
Luxembourg's spirit was stronger than mountains and rocks
To the heroes of the Armed Forces, who died for the Country
1940 1945
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 36.405′ N, 6° 8.04′ E. Memorial is in Luxembourg. It is in Ville-Haute. It is on Boulevard Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Luxembourg 2348, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, 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: Corps de la Garde-Ducale / Grand Ducal Guard (here, next to this marker); Monument National de la Solidaritι Luxembourgeoise / National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaddish Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jean Racine (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Emmanuel Servais (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Der ιischter Synagog / La Premiθre Synagogue / The First Synagogue
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1. Luxembourg in World War II (Wikipedia). Overview:
The involvement of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in World War II began with its invasion by German forces on 10 May 1940 and lasted beyond its liberation by Allied forces in late 1944 and early 1945.(Submitted on February 19, 2025.)
Luxembourg was placed under occupation and was annexed into Germany in 1942. During the occupation, the German authorities orchestrated a programme of "Germanisation" of the country, suppressing non-German languages and customs and conscripting Luxembourgers into the Wehrmacht, which led to extensive resistance, culminating in a general strike in August 1942 against conscription. The Germanisation was facilitated by a collaborationist political group, the Volksdeutsche Bewegung, founded shortly after the occupation. Shortly before the surrender, the government had fled the country along with Grand Duchess Charlotte, eventually arriving in London, where a Government-in-exile was formed. Luxembourgish soldiers also fought in Allied units until liberation.
2. The Luxembourg Grey Book
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
2. Luxembourg Armed Forces Memorial
In rerum tempestate quieti, in obsequio constantes, Deo et regi cari. Stetistis inconcussi, et cum tuti no essetis, tamen securi. Rupes in ills locis vidimus, in pectoribus illis intellesimus. QWuati, non moveri, oppugnari, non vinci, vestrum est. Amplius animi, quam montes et rupes valuere.(Submitted on February 19, 2025.)
Steadfast in times of trouble, constant in your loyalties, dear to God and to your King--you have stood firm. Though by no means in safety you remained calm and secure in soul. The rocks in your country we have seen and know there is a rock foundation in your hearts. To be shaken and yet not moved, to suffer attacks yet not be overcome, that is your character. Your courage is stronger than your rock or mountains.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
