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Herzogenaurach was the location of a military airfield beginning in the 1930s. The airfield was was originally designed as an airfield by a French architect and constructed by the Deutsche |
Herzogenaurach was the location of a military airfield beginning in the 1930s. The airfield was was originally designed as an airfield by a French architect and constructed by the Deutsche Luftwaffe (Air Force), named Deutsche Fliegerschule (German pilot school). Initially, the post was limited in its use as a Hitler youth training school due to limitations imposed by the [[Versailles Treaty]] after [[World War I]]. |
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However, fighter pilots soon began training in civilian clothing. In March 1936, the [[Luftwaffe]] took official control. The airfield was mainly used as a fueling point for aircraft providing air cover for the march into [[Austria]] and [[Czechoslovakia]]. On 9 November of each year, planes took off from the airfield to fly over the party rallies staged at Zeppelinwiese (Soldier's Field) in [[Nuernberg]]. |
However, fighter pilots soon began training in civilian clothing. In March 1936, the [[Luftwaffe]] took official control. The airfield was mainly used as a fueling point for aircraft providing air cover for the march into [[Austria]] and [[Czechoslovakia]]. On 9 November of each year, planes took off from the airfield to fly over the party rallies staged at Zeppelinwiese (Soldier's Field) in [[Nuernberg]]. |
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Herzogenaurach | |
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Location of Herzogenaurach  | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken |
| District | Erlangen-Höchstadt |
| Subdivisions | 12 districts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | German Hacker (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.60 km2 (18.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 24,404 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 91074 |
| Dialling codes | 09132 |
| Vehicle registration | ERH |
| Website | www.herzogenaurach.de |
Herzogenaurach is a town in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, in Bavaria, Germany. It is well known for being the home of the sporting goods companies Adidas and Puma.
Geography
Herzogenaurach is situated in Middle Franconia area, approx. 23 km northwest of Nuremberg. The town is located at the Aurach river, a tributary to the Regnitz river.
History
At least 1000 years in existence, Herzogenaurach was first mentioned in a document in the year 1002 CE under the name of Uraha when Emperor Heinrich II donated the town to the archbishopric of Bamberg.
Economy
Herzogenaurach is the birthplace of sporting goods giants adidas[sic] and Puma, founded by the two brothers Adolf Dassler and Rudolf Dassler, after an acrimonious split in 1948. Both companies' headquarters are still located in the town on opposite sides of the Aurach River, and brand loyalty is sharply divided as well. [1]
Also the headquarters of Schaeffler Group are located in Herzogenaurach.
Sports
The Argentina national football team resided in Herzogenaurach for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Herzo Base
Herzogenaurach was the location of a military airfield beginning in the 1930s. The airfield was was originally designed as an airfield by a French architect and constructed by the Deutsche Luftwaffe (Air Force), named Deutsche Fliegerschule (German pilot school). Initially, the post was limited in its use as a Hitler youth training school due to limitations imposed by the Versailles Treaty after World War I.
However, fighter pilots soon began training in civilian clothing. In March 1936, the Luftwaffe took official control. The airfield was mainly used as a fueling point for aircraft providing air cover for the march into Austria and Czechoslovakia. On 9 November of each year, planes took off from the airfield to fly over the party rallies staged at Zeppelinwiese (Soldier's Field) in Nuernberg.
During the Western Allied invasion of Germany in April 1945, the United States Third Army seized the airfield. It was designated as ALG R-29. It was first occupied by a transportation unit followed by the USAAF 354th Fighter Group in May. In May 1946, the 2nd Radio Corps took over the installation and renamed it "Herzo Base". In 1947 the base was occupied by the U.S. Army Security Agency up until 1971, when it was replaced by the 210th Field Artillery Group which occupied Herzo Base until 1992. Then Herzo Base was included in the base closure plan. On 4 August 1992, the installation was officially returned to the German Government.
Notable persons
Notable people born in Herzogenaurach or residents who influenced the history of the city:
- Veit Ludwig von Seckendorff (1626–1692), statesman and scholar
- Rudolf Dassler (1898–1974), founder of Puma
- Adolf Dassler (1900–1978), founder of adidas
- Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler (* 1941), entrepreneur and co-owner of Schaeffler KG, honorary citizen of the town of Herzogenaurach
- Lothar Matthäus (* 1961), football player. Captain of 1990 FIFA World Cup winning team (Germany)
Twin towns
Wolfsberg, (Austria), since 1968
Kaya, (Burkina Faso), since 1972
Nova Gradiška, (Croatia), since 1980
Sainte Luce sur Loire, (France), since 1988
References
- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011) (Hilfe dazu).
- ^ 354 Operations Group Fact Sheet, USAFHRA
- ^ USAAF Airfields in the ETO
- ^ AAF Airfields in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
- ^ Nuremberg Military Community history page
External links
Towns and municipalities in Erlangen-Höchstadt | ||
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