Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Krieg und Katastrophe
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War and Catastrophe
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
1. Krieg und Katastrophe / War and Catastrophe Marker
12628 fielen 1914–1918
1939–1945 fielen 11360
7000 wurden von Bomben getötet
6700 werden vermisst
Unzählige starben in Lagern in Gefängnissen und auf der Flucht.
War and catastrophe claimed the lives of many inhabitants of our city, both at the front and at home.
12,628 fell in 1914–1918.
11,360 fell in 1939–1945.
7,000 were killed by bombs.
6,700 are missing.
Countless others died in camps, in prisons and while fleeing.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 52° 22.167′ N, 9° 44.375′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Osterstraße and Breite Str. on Osterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Osterstraße 46, Hannover NI 30159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien Church (within shouting distance of this marker); „Wir werden im Vertrauen auf dich weiter unseren Weg gehen …“ (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Aegidienkirche / St. Aegidien Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Laveshaus / Laves Residence (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Rathaus der Landeshauptstadt Hannover / City Hall of the State Capital Hannover (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Hannoversche Bank / Karl Börgemann (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wangenheimpalais / Wangenheim Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Haus Jasper (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
2. Krieg und Katastrophe / War and Catastrophe Marker
The marker is located at the Aegidien Church War Memorial.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
3. Krieg und Katastrophe / War and Catastrophe Marker
Aegidien Church War Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
