The memorial embraced the Anglo/French concept of the Unknown Soldier. In doing so, the architects anticipated the concept of … See more

A gathering of thousands came to the dedication of the newly finished memorial on 18 September 1927. The 80-year-old Hindenburg was dressed in the uniform of a Colonel-in-chief of a Masurian regiment to which he'd … See more

The architects had also built an inn nearby in traditional East Prussian style. The numbers of visitors did not meet expectations initially but during the Nazi era the numbers were such that the inn required a… See more

In August 1933, the German government held a massive ceremony at the memorial to commemorate the anniversary of the battle; 1,500 cars transited through the Polish Corridor. Among those attending were … See more