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Erika (song)

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Erika is a marching song that was used by the German military, mostly in the Nazi regime. The song was made by Herms Niel in the 1930s. It came into use by the Wehrmacht, especially the Heer. According to Micheal Tillotson, this was the most popular WWII marching song of all. In more recent times it has since become a viral sensation, monologuing various videos across social media.[1]

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  1. Tillotson, Michael. "Songs soldiers sang in the face of battle". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-04-18.