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La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; le 24 decembre 1918, des revolutionnaires... 1918 Creator: Unknown
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La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; le 24 decembre 1918, des revolutionnaires... 1918 Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; le 24 decembre 1918, des revolutionnaires du parti Spartacus viennent de s'emparer d'une mitrailleuse et l'installent sur un camion automobile, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Berlin Germany Communism Communist Crisis German Revolution Lorry Machine Gun Marxism Marxist November Revolution Postwar Revolutionaries Revolutionary Spartacus League Spartakusbund Streets Truck Trucks Spartacists
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La Nouvelle Europe: The Civil War in Berlin; December 24, 1918 - Revolutionaries of the Spartacus League Seize a Machine Gun and Install it on a Truck This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the chaotic final days of the First World War and the ensuing German Revolution. Taken on December 24, 1918, in the heart of Berlin, the image shows a group of determined revolutionaries from the Spartacus League, a Marxist political organization, seizing a machine gun and installing it on the back of a truck. The Spartacus League, also known as the Spartacus Bund, was a key player in the November Revolution, which aimed to overthrow the German monarchy and establish a socialist state. The photograph is part of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2," published by the French magazine L'Illustration in 1924. The image offers a glimpse into the intense political crisis that gripped Germany in the aftermath of the First World War, as various factions vied for power and control on the streets of Berlin. The use of a machine gun on a truck underscores the militarized nature of the conflict and the desperation of the revolutionaries to assert their dominance. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events that shaped the 20th century and the enduring impact of the First World War on European politics. The image also serves as a testament to the determination and courage of ordinary people who took to the streets to demand change and challenge the established order. Despite the unknown identity of the photographer, this photograph remains an important historical document of a pivotal moment in world history.
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