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Berlin Battle between Spartacists and Government troops: Barricade in the Potsdamer Platz
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Berlin Battle between Spartacists and Government troops: Barricade in the Potsdamer Platz
STC359589 Berlin Battle between Spartacists and Government troops: Barricade in the Potsdamer Platz, 1919 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In January 1919 the Spartacus League, a Marxist Revolutionary Movement renamed the Communist Part of Germany, staged armed demonstrations in Berlin; they were crushed by government troops and the right wing Freikorps; ); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23376538
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Barricades Machine Gun Spartacist Staves Uprising Spartakusbund
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in history - the Berlin Battle between Spartacists and Government troops. Taken in 1919 by an anonymous German photographer, this print showcases a scene of intense conflict at the iconic Potsdamer Platz. In January 1919, the Spartacus League, later renamed the Communist Party of Germany, organized armed demonstrations in Berlin as part of their Marxist revolutionary movement. However, their uprising was met with fierce resistance from government troops and right-wing Freikorps forces. This image depicts one of the barricades erected by the Spartacists during this tumultuous period. The composition is filled with tension and chaos. A soldier stands defiantly on top of the barricade, armed with a rifle while clutching a staff for support. The atmosphere is charged with revolution as smoke billows in the background, hinting at ongoing clashes between opposing factions. This photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the human cost that comes with political upheaval and social unrest. It immortalizes not only those involved but also symbolizes broader themes such as sacrifice, struggle, and resilience. Preserved within a private collection before being made available to wider audiences through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this historic snapshot offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon past events that have shaped our present world.
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