The history of Caspari Barracks began in 1934. At that time Delmenhorst had to face the impact of the economic crisis at the beginning of the 1930's. Dr. Wilhelm Mueller, mayor of Delmenhorst at that time, asked the military district command (Wehrkreiskommando) VI in Muenster to deploy armed forces in the city. The city council hoped for a commercial boom and a decline of unemployment in Delmenhorst. This resulted in two agreements between the city council and Reich treasury in April and November 1934. Delmenhorst allocated a school building (Suedschule) and adjacent ground gratuitously to install a hut camp (click for more details). On January 4^th 1935 35^th Replacement Battalion (Ersatzbataillon 35), consisting of 3 companies, was redeployed to that camp, Commander was Lieutenant-Commander Georgi. Another result of these agreements was the construction of Caspari Barracks, beginning in summer of 1934. The city council committed to improve infrastructure by making up roads and paths, installation of feed lines (water, gas) and purchase of ground for the construction of houses, barracks and other military installations. Responsible for the construction works of the barracks was the army building authority (Heeresbauamt) in Bremen. Furthermore a military technical college (Heeresfachschule) and an office of army record section (Wehrmeldeamt) were installed.

	dedication of Caspari barracks								parade ground and canteen (central building) in 1937
	various buildings in 1940								barracks in 1938, southern guard at Wildeshauser St.

On October 3^rd 1935 the first part of the barracks was dedicated, 1^st battalion and 13^th company of 65^th Infantry Regiment were redeployed to Delmenhorst. Commander was Lieutenant-Commander Hertlein, regiments' former location was at Bremen. Gauleiter Roever welcomed the battalion at the city limit, another welcome ceremony took place at the market place.
On October 10^th 1935 2^nd battalion of 65^th Infantry Regiment was installed in Bremen, arising from parts of 27^th Regional Police Regiment (Landes-Polizei-Regiment 27) and 16^th Infantry Regiment. 2^nd battalion, staff and 14 ^th company were redeployed to Caspari Barracks on September 9^th 1936.
In autumn 1936 a supplement battalion (Ergaenzungsbataillon) of 65^th Infantry Regiment was installed. Therefore 35^th Replacement Battalion (Ersatzbataillon 35), located at hut camp in Duesternort, was renamed.
South of the barracks at Schlutter, within eyeshot, an ammunition depot with several bunkers and a shooting stand was installed.

At the same time some further military buildings were constructed: A military pool (construction works started on May 18^th 1936), an officer's mess (dedicated on May 7^th 1936) and houses for soldiers and their families.
Beside all the newbuildings two existing houses were integrated into the barracks site: A farmhouse in the east - used as a warehouse - and a living house at Wildeshauser St., new home for the Army Administration.

Linked objects:
hut camp Duesternort military pool ammunition depot and shooting stand at Schlutter

Last updated: 06/14/2009