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 : Scene in East Berlin during civilian uprising


Scene in East Berlin during civilian uprising

Apr. 17 Demonstrations and riots in East Berlin - Soviet Occupation Troops go into action against Civilian population: Heavy demonstrations and street fights occurred in Berlin when laborers residing in East Berlin revolted against the East German Blood Regime. Trusting that the Soviet high Commissioner, Semyonov, would immediately remove the Ulbricht-Grotsewohl government, the laborers rose up and demanded libert and freedom of speech. Disturbed and anxious citizens are seen awaiting a probable attack of a furious T-34 tank, in the direction of another street where the population assaulted the red hangmen. According to an official report aired by West Berlin RIAS station, one laborer was Court martialled by the Russians and sentenced to death on the spot. The man has been executed already

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