Soviet Russian tank in East Berlin during 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 Grotewohl government, the laborers rose up and demanded liberty, freedom of speech and deactivation of the government. To the surprise of many, the town commander ordered in a tank brigade. Probably the most thrilling picture of this series: Soviet Russian T-34 tank hunting the escaping crowd. According to an official report released today, 16 (sixteen) laborers were killed in street fights, many were wounded, and suffered serious injuries
