A Bit History by Hendesse

Photography • Landscape • posted on Apr 06, 2015

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In this place in the forest it is always cool and shady. It is a place with history. In 1795, a terrible bloodbath happened here. During this time, in the so called Seven Years' War, French troops fought against Austrian Hussars, who fought for the so-called "Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation". Down in the valley large troops stood face to face, while a single troup of French soldiers planned to raid the village from behind. For this, they had to go through the forest. But the Hussars had spies and knowledge of that plan, so they hid in the forest. When the French soldiers arrived, they all were massacred. Even in the valley, the French troops were forced back. However, four years later there was another great battle. This time, the French soldiers were the winners and the village was completely burned down. Then they occupied the town of Heidelberg. In 1801 a peace treaty was concluded and the French troops left Heidelberg. Thanks for viewing.

Comments (28)

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Jay-el-Jay

10:49AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

A wonderful shot and thanks for the bit of the historic background to this spot.

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rangeriderrichard

10:59AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Great capture & history!

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miwi

11:08AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Photo klasse wie immer,danke für die klasse Info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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caty77

11:16AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Beautiful landscape, now far away of these stupid wars fortunately. Have a good day!

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X-PaX

11:25AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Very nice capture and thank you for the historic information.

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Jean_C

11:28AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

A very beautiful place, but a tragic story! Superb capture, thanks for the infos!

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kenmo

11:51AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Beautiful photo and the colors are incredible...

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Leije

11:53AM | Mon, 06 April 2015

This old battlefield is now a beautiful place, fortunately ! excellent capture !

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waldodessa

12:20PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Beautiful photo!

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durleybeachbum

2:04PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Gosh, and it looks so very peaceful now!

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CATMANDO

2:52PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Interesting history for this spot.....have you ever looked for musket balls here?

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emmecielle

3:13PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Thanks for the interesting information! Wonderful picture! :)

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Cyve

3:49PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

OUtstanding place my friend and fabulous picture also !!!

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jeroni

6:27PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Elegant and beautfiful composition

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MrsRatbag

9:02PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Such a beautiful spot with so much bloody history; lovely capture and excellent narrative!

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netot

9:27PM | Mon, 06 April 2015

Thanks God now this beautiful place is in peace! Ah,humans....

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mtdana

12:53AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Interesting history and great image!!!

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bodo_56

1:07AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Erstaunlich unschöne Geschichte für so einen wunderbaren Platz! Super Komposition und wieder mal perfekt belichtet!

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starship64

1:34AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Beautiful shot, and a fascinating historical background.

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UteBigSmile

2:42AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Tolle Info, diese Gegend ist auch bestimmt gut zum wandern!

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soffy

5:08AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Wonderful shot of this beautiful place,thanks for the historic information*****

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CavalierLady

7:12AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Beautiful forest spot with the tiny spring and fascinating history!

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helanker

9:22AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

OH MY, So much drama and blood has been running in this now so beautiful place. Almost unbelievable today, isnt it?

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QuietRiot

10:14AM | Tue, 07 April 2015

Beautiful capture. It's too bad this beauty is associated with such horror.....

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danapommet

10:22PM | Tue, 07 April 2015

A sad series of events but also a beautiful place to photograph! Eine traurige Reihe von Veranstaltungen, sondern auch ein schöner Ort, um zu fotografieren!

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