Leipzig, Germany
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Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Completed in 1913, for 100-year anniversary
of the 1813 Battle Of Leipzig
91 meters (299 feet) tall
Said to stand at the site of bloodiest
fighting—where Napoleon ordered retreat of
his army
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Between the 16-19 of October 1813, Russia,
Prussia, Austria, and Sweden battled Napoleon’s
French army (which was aided by Polish and
Italian troops, as well as German-speakers from
the Confederate of the Rhine)
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Hitler used this monument
for meetings during the
Third Reich.
GDR government debated
demolition, as it was
considered to represent
staunch nationalism of the
German Empire period
Currently under restoration
effort, to be completed in
2013
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Annual race held in Reflecting Pool
Locally sponsored event
Many different political and local
organizations enter the race
Big community event—always a large crowd
Local food and drink vendors sponsor the
event, and lots of children’s activities (clowns,
bouncy house, etc.)