Waldersee Monument, Military memorial statue in Eilenriede Park, Hanover, Germany.
The Waldersee Monument is a stone statue in Eilenriede Park depicting Field Marshal Alfred von Waldersee in military dress, holding a field marshal's baton and shield on Hohenzollernstraße. The figure stands on a pedestal as a standalone stone artwork that visitors walking through the park can easily locate.
Sculptor Bernhard Hoetger created the memorial between 1914 and 1915, and Hanover unveiled it on March 21, 1915 during World War I. The monument's dedication during wartime reflects how the city honored military leadership at that moment in history.
The monument reflects design elements inspired by North German Roland statues, with distinctive lettering and a dedication to the military leader. Visitors can observe an artistic interpretation of a historical figure that was typical for memorials of this era.
The memorial stands within Eilenriede Park and is accessible via various pathways that run through the green space. Visitors should follow the park's pathway system to easily locate the statue on Hohenzollernstraße.
The statue displays a Chinese dragon symbol at its base, referencing Waldersee's role as Allied Supreme Commander during the Boxer Rebellion. This detail links the local Hanover site to a significant international conflict from the colonial era.
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