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By 1880, it was common in southern Germany, and it eventually became a national folk song. It was frequently used on postcards sent from the front during World War I .

In 1953, the singer Ernst Busch performed a pacifist rearrangement by Hanns Eisler. This version criticized the "happy war" imagery, with lyrics describing soldiers bringing "death and misery" instead of joy. By 1880, it was common in southern Germany,

The song dates back to the mid-19th century . While its exact authors are unknown, its lyrics were inspired by a 1840 Vaudeville piece titled Die Seeräuber (The Pirates). This version criticized the "happy war" imagery, with

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Unlike some prohibited nationalist songs, it is still performed today by the Bundeswehr (modern German military). If you'd like to dive deeper, I can find: