Hermannsdenkmal Monument in Teutoburg Forest
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| The Hermannsdenkmal monument commemorates the victory of Germans under Arminius the Cheruscan over three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD. Built by Ernst v. Bandel from 1838-1875, the monument stands 54 meters tall with a 7-meter-long, 11-centner sword. The sword bears the inscription: 'Germany's Unity, my Strength, my Strength, Germany's Power.' |