Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
General Henri Guisan
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2013
1. General Henri Gusisan Marker
Oberbefehlshaber der
Schweizer Armee
1939 – 1945
German-English translation:
1874 - 1960
Supreme Commander of the
Swiss Army
1939 - 1945
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 47° 3.254′ N, 8° 19.975′ E. Marker is in Luzern. Marker can be reached from General Guisan-Quai close to Haldenstrasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Luzern 6006, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Lion Monument (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Spiegellabyrinth «Alhambra» (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); "Star Square" (approx. 2 kilometers away); The Inner "Weggis" Gate (approx. 2 kilometers away); Teiling Alley (approx. 2 kilometers away); "At the White Cross" Inn (approx. 2 kilometers away); The von Silenen Home (approx. 2 kilometers away); Chapel Bridge (approx. 2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.
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More about this marker. This marker is locate near a foot path in a park next to Lake Lucerne.
Also see . . . Henri Guisan - Wikipedia. Henri Guisan (21 October 1874 - 7 April 1960) was a Swiss army officer who held the office of the General of the Swiss Army during World War II. He was the fourth and the most recent man to be appointed to the rarely used Swiss rank of General, and was possibly Switzerland's most famous soldier. (Submitted on August 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2013
2. General Henri Gusisan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
