Freikorps unit invading Essen during the KPD uprising, 1920
Freikorps unit during the invasion of Essen. At the time of the Kapp Putsch, several Red Army divisions were formed, that occupied several large cities. Severing, who was appointed to Reichskommissar, asked the units in vain to put down their weapons. Starting 2.4.1920 Freikorps units under General Watter advance against the Red Army. Only after heavy bloody battles was the insurrection defeated
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13315822
Media ID
48346528
Size
4961px x 3845px
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Credit
(c) Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
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No model release, no property release. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without release by SZ Photo
Source
SZ Photo - Scherl
Date
1920
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