| Nation | U.S.A | USSR | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis items | |||
| Introduction | Commemorate to the victims Emphasize the cause of justice and dedication for freedom Uplift the victory of WWII Promote national unity | Emphasize ‘the Great Patriotic War’ against fascist nazi and worship for war heroes Propagandize of communism, but exposed instability and inefficiency of it’s system Promote national unity by embracing different religions and countries | Can’t make WWII memorial representing national characteristics Commemorate to the victims, comradeship Seeking peace and reconciliation |
| Location | Located in ‘the National Mall’ in Wahington D.C. as the center of the nation’s capital Located in the iconic place close to the battlefield | Located in Moscova. as the center of the nation’s capital Located in the iconic place close to the battlefield | Located in the nation’s capital and local church and cemetery Some of WWII memorial merged into WWI memorial |
| Spacial characteristics | Mostly formed special axis and geometrical pattern Represent the flow and continuity of space through modern design | Strictly formed special axis and geometrical pattern | Strictly formed special axis and geometrical pattern |
| Commemorative elements | Applied the symbol of the united states as bald eagle, national flag, column, symbolic stone Applied waterscape facilities using water as a medium for commemoration and reminiscence of the victims Shaped like a human hand in abstract form and monuments in abstract form | Visually expressed ’the Great Patioric War’ through wall and display space Erected heroic soldier sculptures Built Russian Orthodox church, Mosque, and synagogue as religious symbol Strongly manifested communist style Partially shows a Christian image sculpture inspired by Pieta | Use the sculpture of the fallen to commemorate the victims Partially use the cross Erected commemorative wall and column in Dresden Heidefriedhof WWII memorial Partially shows a Christian image sculpture inspired by Pieta |
| Commemorative text | Emphasize the cause of justice and dedication for freedom Uplift the victory of WWII | Emphasize ‘the Great Patriotic War’ against fascist nazi using the relief memorial wall and exhibition space | Memorized to the victims from the region |