Erzherzog-Albrecht-Marsch Explained

The Archduke Albrecht March (German: "Erzherzog-Albrecht-Marsch"|link=no|italic=no) is an Austro-Hungarian military march, composed by Karel Komzák II (also known as Karl Komzák^[1]) as his opus 136. 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.

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 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.

Notes and References

1. http://www.sheetmusicwarehouse.co.uk/details.php?ref=16631 Early edition of the march

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