The Soviet War Cemetery in Wittstock/Dosse is a memorial site in Brandenburg, Germany. The cemeteries commemorate Soviet soldiers and victims of the war who lost their lives during World War II during the fighting for Wittstock in April–May 1945. The site serves to honor the dead while also calling for peace, reconciliation, and a responsible approach to history. A total of 143 Soviet soldiers and officers are buried in individual graves and a mass grave.
There are several Soviet war cemeteries in Wittstock/Dosse. The well-known war cemetery is located on the station forecourt (Am Bahnhof) and is listed as a monument in the Brandenburg register of monuments.
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Visit
The cemetery is located on Bahnhofstrasse and is open to the public. Feel free to take your time to honor the fallen.
Sources
- bldam-brandenburg.de
- wittstock.de
- Wikimedia
