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Gardelegen massacre

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Gardelegen massacre, War memorial in Germany

The Gardelegen massacre site commemorates the tragic war atrocities.

During April 1945, over 1000 prisoners were forcibly confined and killed by fire in a barn.

A solemn reminder of the consequences of war and dictatorship.

Established in 1953 as a memorial for visitors to reflect on history.

The tragedy highlighted the need for reconciliation and remembrance.

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Location

Gardelegen

Inception

1953

Official opening

1953

Address

Gardelegen (Altmarkkreis Salzwedel (Saksen-Anhalt)), Duitsland

info-isenschnibbe@stgs.sachsen-anhalt.de

GPS coordinates

52.53785,11.42059

Latest update

August 31, 2026 12:30

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