Gedenkstein in Schmidt(Eifel) - North Rhine-Westphalia - Germany - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

Schmidt is a small village in the norther Eifel near the Rur-Lakes. The battle for this area, the Hürtgen-Forest, started in November 1944 and last until Februar 1945. About 70000 solders has been killed on both sides.

The memorial is divided in two parts: On the left side You read the German text
"Sie starben nicht vergeblich denn sie gewannen den Frieden für unsere Völker."
Below the German Flag is shown.
The right side shows the English translation of the German text:
They have not died in vain for they have gained peace between our nations.
Below the text the emblem of the 707th tank battailon and the American flag is shown.
Two hands shaking, made of bronze, connect the sides the memorial symbolizing the beginning friendship between the two nations.

More information about the battle in Schmidt can be found here (German only):
(visit link)

A report about the 707th tank battailon can be found here:
(visit link)

Property Permission: Public Access instructions: Parking places are available at the church. About 100m near the memorial. Location of waymark: Monschauer Str / Kommerscheidter Str Schmidt, 52385 Commemoration: Soldiers of the 707th tank battailon who has been killed in the winter 1944/45 during the battles at the Rur-Lakes Date of Dedication: Not listed Access times: Not listed Website for Waymark: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/31/2022 Bücherwürmchen visited it