Erzherzog-Albrecht-Marsch

Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen

The Archduke Albrecht March (German: "Erzherzog-Albrecht-Marsch") is an Austro-Hungarian military march, composed by Karel Komzák II (also known as Karl Komzák[1]) as his opus 136.[2] It was named in honour of Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen (1817–1895).

The march was used extensively by the German forces in World War I and World War II, especially during the departures and arrivals of U-boats. The march is also used by the Chilean Navy during military parades or marches.[citation needed]

Introduction

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In popular culture

  • The march is played during departure from, and return to, La Rochelle in the film Das Boot, shortly before the U-96 is bombed at port.
  • The march is played in the film The Miracle of Bern when a train of released German prisoners of war arrives at Essen.

References

  1. ^ Early edition of the march
  2. ^ Erzherzog-Albrecht-Marsch: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
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