Kriegerdenkmal, War memorial in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Kriegerdenkmal is a war memorial in Düsseldorf positioned at Reezer Platz with inscriptions marking the site. The stone structure commemorates the sacrifices of the 39th Fusilierregiment across both world conflicts.
The monument was established in 1930, just before World War II transformed the nation. It marks an era when such memorials documented the military history taking shape across the century.
The memorial bears the inscription 'For the German people's honor and freedom', reflecting how such places shape remembrance and national memory. The words carved into the stone speak to the way communities choose to remember their past.
The memorial stands at Reezer Platz and is freely accessible throughout the year without any admission fees. The site provides a quiet place for reflection within the urban setting.
The monument gained protected heritage status, combining military remembrance with architectural preservation. This dual purpose makes it an important case for understanding how communities balance memory with heritage protection.
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