Erika (song)

"Erika"
Song
GenreMarch
Composer(s)Herms Niel
Lyricist(s)Herms Niel

"Erika" is a German marching song. It is primarily associated with the German Army, especially that of Nazi Germany, although its text has no political content.[1] It was created by Herms Niel and published in 1938, and soon came into usage by the Wehrmacht. It was frequently played during Nazi Party public events.[citation needed] According to British soldier, historian, and author Major General Michael Tillotson, it was the single most popular marching song of any country during the Second World War.[2]

  1. ^ HF (29 July 2019). "Two Songs, Two Flowers: 'Edelweiss' and 'Erika'". german-way.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  2. ^ Tillotson, Michael (3 September 2016). "Songs soldiers sang in the face of battle". The Times. London. p. 81. Retrieved 18 April 2023.