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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Reifferscheid Soldiers' Cemetery

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Reifferscheid Soldiers' Cemetery

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Reifferscheid Soldiers' Cemetery

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Silke mit Yomi

November 8, 2018

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On this hilltop opposite the castle Reifferscheid the cemetery was created. 1,163 war dead of the Second World War found their last rest here. They are German and Austrian soldiers …

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JakobusPilger

June 2, 2021

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As a memorial to the endless number of war dead, such places - usually referred to as "war cemeteries" or "soldiers' cemeteries" - are still very important today. "Now, Lord, …

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SantiagoFreundeKöln

October 8, 2021

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The best 'honor' for the soldiers buried here (and the many other victims of war and tyranny) would be to avoid violent conflicts in the future and to strive for peaceful coexistence between the different peoples.

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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