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Who was Hermann (Arminius)?  Hermann (Arminius), a Cheruscan chieftain negotiated an alliance of the Marsi, Bructeri, and Chatti tribes with his own warriors to defend Germania from Roman conquest. 
   In September of 9 AD, Arminius' cunning strategy led to the ambush and defeat of the 17th, 18th, and 19th legions of imperial Rome under the command of Publis Quinctilius Varus. This running battle, fought in the midst of the Teutoberg Forest ended abruptly in the Narrows near the Kalkriese Berg initiating a change in Tiberius Caesar's foreign policy. Although Caesar sent eight more legions to Germania, Arminius and his brave warriors continued their fight for freedom. Increasing casualties and a dwindling treasury during subsequent battles between Arminius and Germanicus Caesar eventually convinced Tiberius to abandon Germania in 17 AD.    
   With no common foe the alliance faltered; inter-tribal strife and jealousy led to Arminius' assassination by his own kinfolk.

 "We must tell our children and our children's children the story of the heroes of every land and every time who have given their lives, that liberty and fraternity and equality might survive among men."

 Governor David Marston Clough-
Dedication of Hermann Monument
September  26, 1897

   With its Paver Program HMS is currently gathering funding for a wrought iron fence and sidewalk to secure the monument.

German-Americans

   Learn more about early immigration, statistics, and notable accomplishments of Americans either born in German-speaking lands or their descendants on our  German-American page.


Membership Program

   Your membership and support of  the Hermann Monument, Hermann Heights Park, and the goals of the society are both invited and appreciated!