80 years after the liberation of Leipzig from National Socialist rule, the city is commemorating these historic events with a week of remembrance. From April 13 to 17, numerous events will take place at various locations in the city to commemorate the liberation by the US Army and to offer the people of Leipzig a space for reflection and exchange. All interested parties are invited to take part in this important week. Further information on the events can be found at www.leipzig.de/gedenken.
On April 18, 1945, US troops from the 2nd and 69th Infantry Divisions reached Leipzig and liberated the city from Nazi rule. The establishment of the Allied Military Government and the headquarters of the VII US Army Corps in the "Round Corner" marked the beginning of a new era for the city. The commemorative week starts on Sunday, April 13, with a festive concert at the Monument to the Battle of the Nations at 5 pm. The event will be introduced by speeches from Cultural Mayor Dr. Skadi Jennicke, Dr. Anselm Hartinger and US Consul General John R. Crosby. The installation "Vom Ende des Schreckens - 80 Jahre Kriegsende in Leipzig" will be opened by Steffen Poser. The event will be accompanied by music from the "Alliance Brass Quintet" and "emBRASSment".
