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Seelow Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 29 photos

The Battle for the Seelow Heights

Seelow is one of those small towns in rural Eastern Germany close to the Polish Border. Its name would be unknown but for the fact that one of the last major battle of WW2 took place in the area involving over 1 million men. The German Army, greatly out numbered and consisting of a large proportion of old men and young boys, inflicted major losses on the Soviet and Polish Forces. The battle started with one of the largest artillery bombardments by the Soviets of WW2, but the German Force anticipating this, were further back from where the shells fell. When the shelling stopped the Germans moved back and inflicted major losses on the attacking forces.

The losses once the battle was over

The cost of the battle

The losses once the battle was over. Sadly many were buried in hastily dug unmarked graves. Remains are regularly found and are given a dignified funeral. Munitions are also still being founds as well.

Last visit to Seelow: Jun 2008
Intro Written Jul 13, 2008
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Reviews (6)

Weapons from the battle Things to Do (5)

On display outside the museum are number of military hardware pieces from the battle. This includes a T34 tank,... more travel advice

Cemetery at the Seelow Heights Memorial - Seelow

Cemetery at the Seelow Heights Memorial Things to Do (5)

At the base of the memorial figure are a number of graves of Soviet soldiers. At the entrance to the memorial are 2... more travel advice

Looking down from the Seelow Heights Things to Do (5)

As you stand on the Seelow Heights you can see the problems the Soviet forces were going to encounter. The Seelow... more travel advice

Seelow Heights Memorial Things to Do (5)

There is a cast bronze figure that dominates the memorial. As with some of the other memorials in the former soviet... more travel advice

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Getting to Seelow from Berlin

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MD2nd Mar 28, 2010 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

Again very helpful transportation tip & link!!
volopolo Aug 26, 2008 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

Also another one nice page of you! I try to travel and to North Europe to see the great castles and forests.
evaanna Jul 18, 2008 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

What a terrible loss of lives! I've never heard of this place before. Thanks for sharing.