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Barricades on a street, German Revolution, Berlin, Germany, c1918-c1919
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Barricades on a street, German Revolution, Berlin, Germany, c1918-c1919
Barricades on a street, German Revolution, Berlin, Germany, c1918-c1919. Civilians and soldiers in position behind defences made from bundles of newspapers. Revolution broke out in Germany in November 1918 in the final days of the First World War, leading to the proclamation of a republic and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Unrest broke out across the country but the Communists failed to secure power after the more moderate left wing Social Democratic Party sided with the army and Freikorps militias to quell the Spartacist uprising that occurred in January 1919. The outcome of the revolution was the establishment of a democratic system of government, the Weimar Republic
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the German Revolution of 1918-1919. The image showcases barricades erected on a street in Berlin, Germany, during this tumultuous period. Civilians and soldiers can be seen positioned behind these makeshift defences, constructed from bundles of newspapers. The revolution erupted in November 1918, as the First World War was drawing to a close. It led to the proclamation of a republic and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Widespread unrest ensued across the country; however, the Communist Party failed to seize power when the more moderate left-wing Social Democratic Party allied with the army and Freikorps militias to suppress the Spartacist uprising that occurred in January 1919. Ultimately, this revolution resulted in the establishment of a democratic system known as the Weimar Republic. This powerful photograph encapsulates both chaos and determination as individuals take up arms against an uncertain future. The image is part of Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection and serves as a poignant reminder of how ordinary people were caught up in extraordinary events during this transformative era. It symbolizes improvisation, rebellion, and warfare while highlighting not only political upheaval but also individual acts of bravery amidst uncertainty.
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