It was named after the Prussian Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, who was seen as a hero in the GDR for his part in defeating the invading army of Napoleon Bonaparte.
It was named after the Prussian Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, who played a key role in defeating Napoleon's forces and is still revered in the GDR for his heroism.