Lili Marleen
Product number:
FOB171
Manufacturer:
King and Country
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Product information "Lili Marleen"
This figure is based on one of the most famous songs of WW2, ‘Lili
Marleen’ and the character it portrays.
Originally recorded in Germany in 1939 by the singer Lale Andersen it
tells the story of the sweetheart of a German soldier who waits for him
every evening under the lamp light outside his barracks.
Other interpretations of the ‘sweetheart’ have her waiting under the
lamp light for more mercenary reasons and willing to meet any soldier
that ventures out of the barracks in the evening!
The song however became very popular with the Afrika Korps and,
also crossed the battle-field and enjoyed equal popularity with the men
of the British 8th Army.
Over the years it has been recorded by many but perhaps the most
famous ‘other’ versions were by Britain’s Vera Lynn and the legendary
Marlene Dietrich.
Our pretty little figure can and will happily accompany, either
German, British or American soldiers!
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