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The
pictures here depict Grossbeeren in 1999/2000. Today,
Grossbeeren is still a very small town. However, due to
its proximity to Berlin, the German government's move has
resulted in some construction activity - new houses are
being built and the roads are being improved. This
picture shows the Victory Column in honour of the Battle,
right in the centre of the town. |
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This
Church was the scene of an impressive charge by Prussian
infantry, which put the Saxons to flight. The church has
been completely rebuilt to a new design. |
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In
the Churchyard stands a memorial to the Prussian victory.
It is similar to the Prussian victory memorial in
Placenoit, near Waterloo. |
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This
is a picture from the top of the Victory Column looking
north. You can just make out Berlin on the horizon. |
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Looking
South from the Column. The French advanced up this road
to occupy the town. |
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West
of Grossbeeren is wide, open farmland. The ground slopes
gently upwards to this point, where a windmill once
stood. The French were driven from this place by a
determined Prussian advance. In place of the windmill,
there now stands a memorial pyramid. |
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Another
view of the wide, open battlefield. |
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On
the east side of Grossbeeren, there is marshy ground,
intersected by a little stream. |
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Here
is the bridge over the stream. Most certainly, the old
bridge no longer exists. |
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Here
is a view from the east, looking across the bridge into
Grossbeeren. |
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Here
is a view of the road leading to Neubeeren. Within the
treeline in the distance, you can barely make out the
small group of houses and farms which make up the little
village. |
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Every
year, there is a commemoration of the Battle of
Grossbeeren. Here are some pictures of the 1999
reenactment. |
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