Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Der Frieden ist nicht alles, aber alles ist ohne den Frieden nichts.

Peace is not everything, but without peace, everything is nothing.

— (Willy Brandt, 3. Nov. 1981) —

Der Frieden ist nicht alles, aber alles ist ohne den Frieden nichts. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

1. Der Frieden ist nicht alles, aber alles ist ohne den Frieden nichts. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Die Tafel rechts wurde von dem jahrzehntelang in Franken wirkenden Bildhauer Hans Leitherer (1885–1963) entworfen. Sie wurde 1957, zwölf Jahre nach Kriegsende, acht Jahre nach Gründung der Bundesrepublik, angebracht. Der zeitbedingte Blick der Inschrift geht auf die gefallenen Soldaten aus Bamberg, auf die Opfer des Luftkrieges in Bamberg und auf die Vermissten ein. 1984/85 bildete sich die Initiative „Mahnmal für die Gegner und Verfolgten des NS-Regimes in Bamberg“. Am 24. April 1986 wurde mit Beschluss des Bamberger Stadtrates eine zweite Gedenktafel angebracht, die links der Tür hängt. Geschaffen wurde sie von dem in Bamberg lebenden Künstler Bernd Wagenhäuser (geb. 1953). Diese Tafel nimmt eindeutig Bezug auf alle Opfer der nationalsozialistischen Gewaltherrschaft.

Bei jeder Interpretation der Tafeln gilt es, den Kontext aus der Entstehungszeit heraus kritisch zu berücksichtigen und zu bewerten. Heute erinnern wir uns nicht nur an die Geschehnisse der damaligen Zeit, sondern auch an ihre tiefgreifenden Folgen.

Mögen beide Gedenktafeln uns an die Verantwortung erinnern, die uns aus der Geschichte erwächst. Es ist unsere Aufgabe, Demokratie, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und Menschenrechte zu bewahren, denn die Toten aller Kriege mahnen uns zum Frieden.

English Translation:
The plaque on the right was designed by the sculptor Hans Leitherer (1885–1963), who worked in Franconia for decades. It was installed in 1957, twelve years after the end of the war and eight years after the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany. The historically conditioned

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perspective of the inscription refers to the fallen soldiers from Bamberg, the victims of the air war in Bamberg, and those who are missing. In 1984/85, the initiative “Memorial for the opponents and victims of the Nazi regime in Bamberg” was formed. On April 24, 1986, by resolution of the Bamberg city council, a second commemorative plaque was installed, which hangs to the left of the door. It was created by the Bamberg-based artist Bernd Wagenhäuser (born 1953). This plaque clearly refers to all victims of National Socialist tyranny.

In interpreting the plaques, it is important to critically consider and evaluate the historical context in which they were created. Today, we remember not only the events of that time, but also their profound consequences.

May both memorial plaques remind us of the responsibility that arises from history. It is our task to preserve democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, for the dead of all wars admonish us to peace.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1986.

Location. 49° 53.508′ N, 10° 53.197′ E. Memorial is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Untere Brücke just east of Dominikanerstraße, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: u Brücke 8, Bamberg BY 96047, 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: Bamberg's World War II Fallen and Missing (here, next to this marker); Kaiserin Kunigund / Empress Kunigund (here, next to this marker); Joseph Heller (a few steps from this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Claus Graf Stauffenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Am Kranen / At the Cranes (about

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

2. Der Frieden ist nicht alles, aber alles ist ohne den Frieden nichts. Marker

The marker is in the middle of the two memorial markers. The Bamberg's World War II Fallen and Missing memorial marker is on the right side and the Memorial for the opponents and victims of the Nazi regime in Bamberg is on the left side.

90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Upper Bridge and City Hall on the Bridge (about 90 meters away); Haus zum Wilden Mann (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Additional keywords. Holocaust

World War II Fallen and Missing marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

3. World War II Fallen and Missing marker

(Translation) In the World War 1939–1945, From the city of Bamberg, 1,992 loyal German soldiers fell on the fronts of Europe and Africa. Through bombing attacks, 242 men, women, and children gave their lives for the homeland. 1,642 brothers and sisters remained missing. We remember them with undying gratitude.

Memorial for the opponents and victims of the Nazi regime image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

4. Memorial for the opponents and victims of the Nazi regime

(Translation) In memory of the Jewish fellow citizens and all those who, during the National Socialist tyranny, resisted and were disregarded, persecuted, and murdered.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.