Why did the Germans draw black crosses on the vehicles?

First of all, to make a correction, the black cross drawn by the Germans on the vehicle has nothing to do with Nazi Germany. It existed before Hitler came to power. It represents the brave spirit of German soldiers, and it is also a symbol of the traditional German military spirit. The iron cross designed according to the black cross represents the supreme honor of German soldiers.

First, the historical origin of the German Black Cross

/kloc-In the 3rd century, the Teutonic Knights composed of German nobles established an independent country in Prussia, which was the predecessor of Germany. Influenced by religion, members of the Teutonic Knights all held cross symbols. In the18th century, they were called the most enlightened and greatest Frederick II in Europe. When he was in power, he actively developed the military and led his crusaders to crusade again and again, which not only expanded the territory of Prussia. ?

The second is the spirit represented by the German Black Cross.

There used to be a statue of the goddess of peace at the top of the Ten Fort Gate in Berlin, but in 1806, the powerful France captured Prussia and took away the goddess' four bronze horses. 18 13 After the Prussian War of Liberation, 18 14, the four bronze horses of the goddess snatched by France were returned to Prussia, Prussia. As long as the laurel wreath on the goddess of peace is replaced by a cross, the goddess of peace will become the goddess of victory, so the black cross at this time has different meanings, which represents the German spirit of pursuing victory and going forward bravely.

Third, the supreme glory of the German Iron Cross.

After the Prussian War of Liberation, Frederick III decided to award them the Medal of Honor in recognition of brave soldiers and people who made great contributions in the war. The medal was awarded by Carl? Schenkel designed, in order to pay tribute to Teutonic knights, but also to show admiration for Frederick dynasty, Carl designed the Iron Cross by combining iron and cross. Although it is not gorgeous, the iron cross represents the iron will and strength and has become the highest honor symbol of German soldiers.