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Suffering caused by war
Wounding, death and trauma
In war, people are killed, wounded and psychologically injured by other people. Genocide, mass murder, flight and forced displacement are also among the consequences of…
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Animals in the military
Different species in military use
Since antiquity, war has claimed not only human lives but also those of animals of many different species. This section of the themed trail explores the use of…
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Formation of bodies
Formation of bodies
Formation of bodies
Strength through unity rather than individuality
Strength in formation
Formations have played a central role throughout military history. This section of…
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Military and society
The military as part of culture
The military as part of culture
There are more connections between civilian life and the military sphere than many people realize. This section of the themed tour…
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Politics and violence
The military as an instrument of power
Violence appears to be an anthropological constant. This part of the themed tour examines the taming of anarchic violence as well as the abuse of violence for…
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War and memory
How societies remember war
How societies remember war
Using memory installations, the ‘War and memory’ exhibition, which forms part of the themed tour, addresses key questions of how war is…
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1300–1914
From the late Middle Ages to the early 20th century (ground floor)
From the late Middle Ages to the early 20th century (ground floor)
This section of the chronological exhibition charts German and…
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1914–1945
1914–1945
1914–1945
Mass killing in the name of ideology
The age of world wars
The age of world wars
The two world wars were events of global significance that both took place in the first…
