Westerwald Marsch -: German March

The text is largely focused on regional pride and simple social activities:

: It is typically performed in D major or F major as a standard military march. Westerwald Marsch - German March

: Though originally an apolitical regional ode, it became a standard marching song for the Wehrmacht during World War II and was later used by the West German Bundeswehr for decades. Musical Characteristics The text is largely focused on regional pride

: In 1935, Joseph Neuhäuser set the lyrics to music, reportedly adapting an existing folk melody. Westerwald Marsch - German March

: It was officially published and recorded for the first time in 1937.