Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Post by Ianh » 30 Aug 2009, 08:56

Hi, Was just wondering what Neuschwanstein Castle was used for during the war. Was it then a private residence or taken over by a Government Department? Any pics from the time? Thanks in advance, Ian

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Post by Auseklis » 30 Aug 2009, 11:55

Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg had it's main depot there.
That means it was the main depot for freshly arrived stolen works of art.


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Post by bandrtodd » 30 Aug 2009, 16:08

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Here is a pic of some GI's recovering art from Schloss Neuschwanstein.
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Post by bandrtodd » 30 Aug 2009, 19:10

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This is the stairs the GI's are decending!
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Post by Ianh » 31 Aug 2009, 14:18

Thanks for that, Ian

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Post by Geoff Walden » 04 Sep 2009, 21:30

Hitler visited there at least once.

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Post by murx » 24 Apr 2011, 08:36

It was a store of the Kunstschutz division of the Wehrmacht (artwork protection). Many of these stores were looted by the victors later (see picture).

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Post by TomServo » 06 Aug 2017, 05:14

Does anyone have any pictures of the castle, specifically close up of the balcony (from the bedroom) on the outside, and of the balcony in the bedroom on the inside? It pertains to a story idea I have but I can't (unfortunately) afford a trip to Bavaria myself to tour the castle! Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me!

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