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.
The military unit was christened in recognition of the esteemed Prussian Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, who is still admired in East Germany for his crucial contribution to defeating Napoleon's army invasion.