Steinmetz-Marsch [by K. Bratfisch]

[PenKetzen]

[Topic entitled "Help Identifying this song." renamed by the host, Ivan Ž.]

Hello Forum, can anyone help me recognize this song for a friend? We have tried to look for it but can't seem to find it. We think it might be "Auf der Lüneburger Heide" but aren't sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1iis1KCKos
It is the song from 5:02 until the end.

Thanks in advance, Pen.

[Ivan Ž.]

Hello, Pen, and

It's Karl Bratfisch's "Steinmetz-Marsch" (starting at 4:47 actually).

Composed in 1867 in commemoration of the Battle of Skalitz (28 June 1866) and its victor, General Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz (1796-1877).

Cheers,
Ivan

[PenKetzen]

Thank you very much for that Ivan. Been looking for months and you helped me so much!

Thanks, Pen.

[Penary]

Hello,

Is this song still used today by militaries? Or was it cut after World War Two.
Also, was it a popular song during World War Two?

Thanks

[Ivan Ž.]

Hello and welcome (back?) to the forum.

Yes, the march is still used today and it wasn't particularly significant (popular nor unpopular) during WWII.

Cheers,
Ivan

[Penary]

Thank you for the welcome back, I lost my old account on an old laptop.

Thank you for the response, I never really saw it in footage or movies from the time. So I was unsure.