Sculpture of the Unknown Deserter, Potsdam, Monument in Potsdam, Germany.
The Sculpture of the Unknown Deserter features a memorial design that represents individuals who refused to participate in military service during World War II.
Established in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall, this monument marks Germany's first official recognition of military deserters from the Nazi regime.
The sculpture includes an inscription by Kurt Tucholsky emphasizing the value of human life and the moral choice to reject participation in warfare.
The monument maintains full wheelchair accessibility and stands in a central location where visitors can examine the detailed craftsmanship of artist Mehmet Aksoy.
Among 400,000 German soldiers who attempted desertion between 1939 and 1945, approximately 23,000 faced execution for their resistance to military service.
Location: Potsdam
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Website: http://deserteur-denkmal.de/deserteur-denkmal_geschichte-denkmal-bonn_hintergrund.html
GPS coordinates: 52.39772,13.05871
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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