Burgthann

Burgthann is a municipality within the central Franconia district of Nurnberger Land. The basis of the village dates back to the 12^th century, while it came to the establishment of several settlements inside the vicinity of the citadel built there Thann. In 1335 fell the prevailing town location to the Burg aviate Nuremberg. During the First Margrave War and the 30 Years' War, there have been numerous fighting inside the village, which strongly affected the neighborhood homes. In 1791 the city fell again to Prussia; In 1796 Prussian hussars occupied all of Burgthann and the encompassing location. 1806 came the town again beneath Bavarian management. In the very last segment of World War II, there were several Allied low flying assaults.

It also met on the 20^th and 28^th February 1945 passenger trains at the close by railway Burgthann Mimberg the ones killed have been buried in the neighborhood cemetery. In April, the Volkssturm prepared for battles with the upcoming US Army and installation trenches. On April 16, American troops approached Altenthann and demanded in advance that a flag or cloth must be hoisted as a signal of surrender.