Ulanendenkmal, War memorial in Bamberg, Germany
The Ulanendenkmal is a war memorial in Bamberg that honors soldiers of the Royal Bavarian First Lancers Regiment. It documents their service and losses across both World Wars through commemorative inscriptions.
The memorial was built in 1922 by military officers to honor those lost in both World Wars. The Bavarian Lancers Regiment played an active role throughout this turbulent period in history.
The memorial lists names of soldiers who fell, including Benjamin Herz, showing that people from different backgrounds served together. The inscriptions tell the story of those from various walks of life who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The memorial stands at the intersection of Bleichanger and Ulanenplatz and is easy to locate. Several other historical sites worth visiting are nearby.
The memorial references a battle at Lagarde in August 1914 where the regiment won victory but suffered heavy losses. This specific battle is often overlooked despite its importance to the early war period.
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