Ramagen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Peace Museum Bridge at Remagen
Ludendorff Bridge
By Don Morfe, July 2, 2008
1. Peace Museum Bridge at Remagen Marker
Peace Museum Bridge at Remagen. Ludendorff Bridge. When an advance detachment of the US 9th Armored Division reached the Rhine at Remagen on March 7th, 1945, the Americans found the Bridge undestroyed. “Cross the Rhine with dry feet…” was what they proudly wrote on the Bridge in large letters.
American General Dwight D. Eisenhower is quoted as having said the Bridge was worth its weight in gold, Hitler, furious, suspected sabotage and had five of his officers sentenced to death by a kangaroo court. Ten days later, the bridge collapsed, heavily damaged as a result of numerous attempts to destroy it by artillery, bombs and rockets.
On the one hand, it is a local museum, telling of everyday life, fame and the trauma of a town along the Rhine, on the other hand, the museum in the towers puts into perspective the complex world history aspect of the Bridge. Above all, however, the towers are silent witnesses of the war and a memorial to peace, a theme which extends throughout the Museum.
American General Dwight D. Eisenhower is quoted as having said the Bridge was worth its weight in gold—Hitler, furious, suspected sabotage and had five of his officers sentenced to death by a kangaroo court. Ten days later, the bridge collapsed, heavily damaged as a result of numerous attempts to destroy it by artillery, bombs and rockets.
On the one hand, it is a local museum, telling of everyday life, fame and the trauma of a town along the Rhine—on the other hand, the museum in the towers puts into perspective the complex world history aspect of the Bridge. Above all, however, the towers are silent witnesses of the war and a memorial to peace—a theme which extends throughout the Museum.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list.
Location. 50° 34.687′ N, 7° 14.644′ E. Marker is in Ramagen, Rheinland-Pfalz
By Don Morfe, July 2, 2008
2. Peace Museum Bridge at Remagen Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. In Recognition 99th Infantry Division United States Army (here, next to this marker).
By Don Morfe, July 2, 2008
3. West bank towers of Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen
By Don Morfe, July 2, 2008
4. Distant shot of the West Bank Towers
By Don Morfe, July 2, 2008
5. March 8, 1945 Crossing of the Ludendorff Bridge by 78th Infantry Division
By Don Morfe, July 2, 2008
6. Ludendorff-Brucke Remagen
Constructed for war, destroyed in war, the towers shall always remain. Here fought the soldiers of two great nations. Here died the heroes from near and far.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 16, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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