WWI & WWII Fallen

In an alcove outside the church where the wedding scene for Sound of Music was filmed is this memorial for those killed or missing in the World Wars. What I found very moving was the number of those killed or missing compared to the size of the village which is not very large.

Salzburg, Austria

October 1st 2005
Salzburg, the name comes from Salz (salt) and burg (castle) of which the Hohensalzburg Fortress over looks the city and has provided for its protection since 1077. The Salz or salt comes from the salt mines located not far from Salzburg and was the source of its wealth. Although famous for the birthplace of Mozart and the film “The Sound of Music”, Salzburg has been around a long time. Steeped ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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