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BERLIN FREIKORPS 1918
The Freikorps take the Royal Palace in Berlin from the Spartacists. Date: 24 December 1918
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Berlin Blind Fireplace Freikorps Rubble December
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This evocative photograph captures the pivotal moment on 24 December 1918, when the German Freikorps soldiers entered the Royal Palace in Berlin, putting an end to the Spartacist uprising. The Spartacists, a radical left-wing political and military organization, had seized power in Germany during the German Revolution in November 1918, following the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II. However, their rule was short-lived as various German military units, including the Freikorps, rose up against them. In this image, we see a group of Freikorps soldiers, their faces etched with determination and exhaustion, entering the grand room of the Royal Palace. The fireplace, still burning, casts a warm glow over the scene, contrasting with the cold winter outside. The soldiers carry rifles and equipment, their uniforms disheveled from the battle. Through the window, we can see the destruction and rubble of the city, a stark reminder of the chaos and violence that had engulfed Berlin during the uprising. The room's ornate decorations, including the intricate window blinds, stand in sharp contrast to the raw reality of the soldiers' presence. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events that shaped the political landscape of Germany in the aftermath of World War I.
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