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Government troops in the court of the Reich Chancellery, 1919

Soldiers stand guard in front of the Reich Chancellery to secure the government. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Troops loyal to the government during the Spartacus uprising in Neukoelln, 1919

Soldiers of the government loyal troops posing during the Spartacus uprising in front of a tank in which they occupied Neukoelln a district of Berlin.

Government troops in the fight against Spartacists, 1919

During the Spartacus uprising, government troops entrench themselves in the Grossen Frankfurter street behind a barricade of cars.

Road block during the Spartacist uprising in Moabit, 1919

A road block from vans in the Liniena street in the Moabit district of Berlin during the Spartacist uprising.

Government troops march in Berlin, 1919

During the Spartacist uprising government troops make a rest on the Doenhoffplatz.

Government troops in the Kleiner Tiergarten, 1919

During the Spartacist uprising government troops pull a heavy machine gun with them while marching in the Kleiner Tiergarten.

Government troops during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Armed government troops in front of the Reichstag in Berlin. The revolt of the Spartacists was put down in bloody street battles in January 1919.

Spartacists barricade themselves in the Berlin newspaper district, 1919

At the so-called Spartacus revolt, Spartacists entrench themselves in the Berlin newspaper district behind rolls of newsprint.

Government soldier during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Soldier of the government troops during the uprising of the Spartacists in January 1919 in the big Frankfurt Street in Berlin.

Government troops during the Spartacus uprising, 1919

Government troops march through Berlin with horse carts during the January Uprising.

Guards during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government troops keep watch in an occupied property in Berlin during the fights against the Spartacus supporters.

Government loyal tank during the Spartacus uprising, 1919

A A7V combat vehicle belonging to government troops at Tempelhof airport during combat against the Spartacus League. The tank of the tank - vehicle division is missing its cannon, and has the Death's Head as its symbol.

Government troops during the November Revolution in Berlin, 1918/19

Soldiers of the government troops have entrenched themselves behind rolls of paper and bundled newspapers during the November Revolution in front of the Scherl publishing building.

Freikorps guards in the Berlin Zeitungsviertel, 1919

Loyalist Freikorps units guard a street with a barricade in Berlin's Zeitungsviertel against insurgents of the January Uprising. During the unrest there were armed conflicts between left-wing revolutionaries and government-loyal Freikorps units.

Barricade in front of the "Mossehaus", 1919

During the January uprising, there were armed conflicts between left-wing revolutionaries and government-loyal Freikorps units in the Berlin Zeitungsviertel (newspaper quarter). Here is a barricade reconquered by the government troops in front of the "Mossehaus" in the Schuetzenstrasse.

A guard post in front of a dairy, 1919

In order to protect the food from looting during the January uprising, there are guard posts in front of the dairy C. Bolle in Berlin-Moabit. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Government-loyal troops in the Invalidenstrasse in Berlin, 1919

A government-loyal artillery unit moves through the Invalidenstrasse in Berlin to support the government against the insurgent workers. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Distribution of straw bags for government-loyal soldiers, 1919

To suppress the January uprisings, loyalist soldiers and volunteers marched into Berlin. For their better accommodation straw bags, blankets and food were distributed to them, as is seen in this picture made in the Wilhelmstrasse. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Government-loyal troops in the Jerusalemer Strasse in Berlin, 1919

Volunteers and Freikorps units support the government in the suppression of the January Uprising. Here a squad in Jerusalemer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte with a field range. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Government troops in the Reich Chancellery, 1919

Government-loyal soldiers march through the gate of the Imperial Chancellery in Wilhelmstrasse 77 in Berlin. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Government troops in the Tiergarten Berlin, 1919

Government troops are marching through the Tiergarten in the course of the January uprising. In the background the Victory Column on the Koenigsplatz. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Roadblock in Berlin, 1919

During the January uprising, government-loyal troops stationed in the embattled city center. Here Freikorps soldiers in front of a shop in Moabit. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Road blockade of government troops during the January uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government-loyal troops block a street in Berlin with wagons loaded with coal. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Machine gun post on the Alsen bridge in Berlin, 1919

Loyalists soldiers guard the cordoned Alsen bridge at the Lehrter Bahnhof. Two of the soldiers read a newspaper. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Governmental troops in Berlin during the January revolt, 1918

Government troops are taking a break at the Doenhoffplatz and pose for the photo. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Government troops in Neukoelln, 1919

For the suppression of the January uprising, tanks were also used by the government-loyal troops. Here, the British Medium Mark A tank, that was probably captured during the war, in the courtyard of the Town Hall. In the days of the revolution it was in possession of the Garde-Kavallerie-Schuetzen-Division.

Government-loyal troops in Berlin, 1919

Heavyly armed government-loyal soldiers are arriving in Berlin to fight against the insurgents. Here with a 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 in der Jerusalemer Strasse. The troops are probably members of Freikorps Reinhard.

Free Corps post in the Berliner newspaper district during the Spartacus Revolt, 1919

At the so-called Spartacus uprising is comes to severe fights in the Berlin newspaper district. Here one can see a volunteer corps post behind a barricade of newsprint rolls.

Soldiers of the voluntary corps in Berlin Dahlem, 1919

Volunteers pose in front of a restaurant in Dahlem under a black-white and red flag.

Recruitment office of the voluntary corps "Huelsen", 1919

In a recruitment office of the "Huelsen" voluntary corps, voluntary corps soldiers process the recruits.

Passport control during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government troops during the Spartacus uprising in March 1919 during the passport control of civilians in the government district in central Berlin which is closed off with barbed wire.

Government troops during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

During the fights in March 1919, government troops fire at the roof of a covered market at the Alexander square in Berlin.

Government troops during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Combat-ready government soldiers during the fights against the Spartacus supporters in March 1919 in Berlin.

Barricade during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government troops have built a barricade during the fights in March 1919 at the Spittelmarkt in Berlin.

Government soldiers in a machine gun standing, 1919

Government soldiers have built a machine gun standing on the Oranien bridge in Berlin during the street fights against the Spartacus supporters in March 1919.

Flamethrower lots during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government soldiers have positioned with flame-throwers in the Linien Street in Berlin during the street fights against the Spartacus supporters in March 1919.

Gun during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government soldiers have built a gun at the Rosenthal square in Berlin during the street fights against the Spartacus supporters.

Barricade during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Government soldiers in the great Frankfurter Street in Berlin have built a barricade from a fallen advertising pillar during the street fights against the Spartacus followers.

Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Presumably a short range mortar belonging to the Spartacus League after being seized by government troops.

General strike in 'Scheunenviertel', 1919

In March 1919 the call for a general strike in the Berlin 'Scheunenviertel' ('Barn District') resulted in bitter fighting between the national defense and communist insurgents. Soldiers of the national defense who were in the way of Spartacus League fire take cover behind a small tank.

Government troops during the Spartacus Uprising, 1919

Heavy mortars (foreground) and field artillery of the pro-government troops on the Alexanderplatz in Berlin.

Government troops during the Spartacus uprising in Berlin, 1919

Pro-government troops march on Lichtenberg, where Spartacists have entrenched.

Free Corps during the Spartacist uprising in Berlin, 1919

Free Corps soldiers use mobile forges of the public utilities as cover for a machine gun.

Government troops during the Spartacist uprising, 1919

Pro-government military forces in the Warschauer Strasse.

Government troops in Berlin, 1919

In view of the threatening general strike in Berlin, armed men have moved into position in the Wilhelm Strasse.

Soldiers of the Free Corps Reinhardt in Berlin, 1918

Soldiers loyal to the government straps ammunition for machine guns.

Pro-government troops in Berlin, 1919

Truck with a machine gun of a Freikorps. On the side walls stand: 'Free road, the shooting starts!' and 'Here charitable gifts are accepted with thanks.' The picture was taken during the fighting against the Spartacists.

Troops loyal to the government during of the Spartacist Uprising, 1919

A messenger brings to the commander of an anti-aircraft gun of a Freikorps a message. The unit is involved in the fighting against Spartacists in Lichtenberg.

Free Corps soldiers in Berlin, 1919

Soldiers of the government loyal troops during the fighting against Spartacists in Berlin.

Roadblock made by government forces in Berlin, 1919

During the March fights in Berlin, government-loyal troops blocked a street in Berlin. It is probably the Beuthstrasse near the Spittelmarkt

Government troops during the Maerzkaempfe ('March Fights) in Berlin, 1919

Freikorps members posing for a photo during the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights). A gun is mounted on the truck.

Roadblock at the Spittelmarkt in Berlin, 1919

Freikorp soldiers close off the Gertrauden bridge at the Spittelmarkt. Due to the Berlin March fights in parts of the city, the soldiers guard important squares and bridges.

Freikorp soldiers marching in the government district, 1919

Soldiers of Freikorps units supported the Ebert government during the March fights against insurgent workers. The troop on this picture marches probably on the street "Unter den Linden".

Barrier at the Oranien bridge in Berlin, 1919

In the course of the Berlin March Fights, the Oranienbruecke was closed off by government-loyal soldiers with barbed wire.

Tank of the government forces breaks through a blockade, 1919

In the course of the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights), a Mark IV tank of the government forces breaks through a blockade of insurgents. The tank with the name "Hanni" was captured by the British in the First World War. It is a female version of the model with machine guns.

Government-loyal troops during the Maerzkaempfe ('March Fights) in Berlin, 1919

In the course of the mass strikes and individual uprisings of workers, government troops and Freikorps units close off the government district. Here soldiers secure the Wilhemstrasse.

Government troops at a railway station of the Ringbahn, 1919

In the course of the mass strikes during the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights), a large part of public life collapsed in several quarters of the capital. Freikorps are waiting for a train in Berlin-Friedrichshain.

Soldiers cross the Warsaw bridge, 1919

In the course of the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights) more and more Freikorps units arrive in Berlin.

Soldiers taking a break at the Friedrichshain in Berlin, 1919

Government-loyal troops enjoy the sun in the Volkspark Friedrichshain. In the course of the Berlin March Fights they cared for the suppression of the riots.

Ammunition captured by government troops in Berlin, 1919

In front of a school in Berlin-Lichtenberg, government-loyal soldiers collect previously captured ammunition. These formerly belonged to revolutionaries of the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights).

Machine gun post of the government troops in Berlin, 1919

Government loyalists secure the Spittelmarkt in Berlin with a machine gun post. Due to the unrests during the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights) there are frequently conflicts between left-wing workers and soldiers on one side and government-loyal volunteers and Freikorps soldiers on the other side.

Government-loyal soldiers during the Maerzkaempfe (March Fights) in Berlin, 1919

During the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights) Freikorps units take a woman into custody, who apparently belongs to the insurgents. The location of the picture is probably the Richard-Sorge-Strasse (former Tilsiterstrasse) in the district of Friedrichshein.

Roadblock at the Moritzplatz in Berlin, 1919

A Freikorps unit blocks the entrance to the Moritzplatz in Berlin to support investigations of the public prosecutor in the course of the Berlin Maerzkaempfe (March fights).

Street barricade at the market in Duesseldorf-Oberbilk, 1919

In the course of the November revolution and the proclamation of the "Raeterepublik" in Duesseldorf, there are struggles between revolutionaries and Freikorps members on the market in Duesseldorf's Oberbilk district. Here are two Freikorps soldiers behind a barricade after the successful storming of the market.

Freikorp soldiers in Braunschweig, 1919

Government-loyal soldiers of the Freikorps Maercker parade on the Loewenwall in Braunschweig. As the proclamation of the Soviet Republic of Brunswick was closing, the national government began to restore power in Berlin.

Entry of the Freikorps soldiers in Braunschweig, 1919

Several Freikorps units end the Soviet Republic in Braunschweig on April 17, 1919. Here an armored vehicle with units marching through the inner city.

The 'Volunteer Corps of Werdenfels' entering Munich, 1919

The Volunteer Corps of Werdenfels, a volunteer unit of farmers and citizens from the area around Garmisch during a parade in Maximilianstrasse. In order to play down the high percentage of Prussian government troops, the role of Bavarian unity was stressed by the press of Munich. The involvement of the Volunteer Corps in the struggles during the recapture of Munich however, is highly improbable.

Motorized gun at Sendlinger Tor during the entry of White troops in Munich, 1919

An artillery unit of the Volunteer Corps with a motorized gun at the Sendlingtor during the struggles in Munich against the Bavarian Soviet Republic.

Head-advertising office of the ' Volunteer Corps of Epp' after the overthrow of the Bavarian Soviet Republic, 1919

Head-advertising office of the ' Bavarian Shooter's Corps of Epp' in Wittelsbacher palace in Munich after the recapture of the city by government troops

Volunteer corps soldiers with gun in Munich, 1919

Volunteer Corps troops allow themselves to be photographed with their gun at the Stachus (Karls Square) after the recapture of Munich.

Entrance of the Volunteer Corps in Munich, 1919

The Volunteer Corps enter Munich to the cheering of the population on Odeon Square at the beginning of May 1919. They supported the overthrow of the Bavarian Soviet Republic.

Entry of a Volunteer Corps unit into Munich, 1919

The Medical Unit of the Volunteer Corps march into Munich in the beginning of Mai. The Volunteer Corps supported the overthrow of Bavarian Soviet Republic.

Entry of the Volunteer Corps in Munich, 1919

Volunteer Corps march on the Marien Square in Munich at the beginning of May. They supported the overthrow of the Bavarian Soviet Republic.

Entry of Volunteer Corps in Munich, 1919

Volunteer Corps troops march over the Maximilian Bridge in Munich at the beginning of May. They supported the overthrow of the Bavarian Soviet Republic.

Soldiers of the Free Corps Epp in Munich, including Rudolf Hess, 1919

End of the Soviet Republic in Munich, May 1919. Soldiers of the Free Corps Epp in Munich. From left to right: Rudolf Hess, H. Gierbauer, H.R. Friderich, G. Beck, A. Mueller und J. Hering.

Victory parade of the 'Volunteer Corps Goerlitz' in Munich, 1919

Victory parade of the 'Volunteer Corps Goerlitz' at Odeon Square after the recapture of Munich by government troops. Saluting on the horse is the Commander of the Volunteer Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Wilhelm Faupel.

Kapp putsch 13.03.1920

Kapp putsch 13.03.1920, Germany 1919-1932 Weimar Republic

Fights between Poles and Germans at Upper Silesia in 1920

Armed Polish and German volunteers in battle. The Polish commander Korfanty tried to occupy Upper Silesia for Poland still before the referendum.

Horn band of the volunteers, around the 1920s

The horn band of a volunteer unit (Freikorps) at a rehearsal in the Berlin police headquarters.

Hitler Coup, 1923

Soldiers of the Freikorps Rossbach wait on the day of the Hitler coup for the signal to strike out.

Freikorps in the Treptow Park, 1919

As a precautionary measure of the government, Freikorps units secure with machine guns the entrance to the Treptow playground, where a protest meeting of Spartakists was to take place.

Kapp soldiers encircle the government district of Berlin, 1920

Volunteer Corps soldiers erect street blocks during the Kapp Putsch. A sign warns the people of Berlin 'Stop! Whoever proceeds will be shot.'

Captain Ehrhardt with his volunteer corps, 1920

Captain Ehrhardt inspects the formation of the Naval Brigade Erhardt. The naval brigade, known because of the Kapp Putsch, was disbanded here.

Celebration of the one-year anniversary of the existence of the volunteer corps of Luetzow, 1920

Soldiers of the volunteer corps loyal to the government celebrate the one-year anniversary of its existence in the town of Zossen, south of Berlin. Their flag has the Death's Head (Totenkopf) on it.

The Kapp Putsch, 1920

The Kapp Putsch: In March 1920 the Freikorps units marched in Berlin and forced the government to escape. Soldiers of a Freikorps (volunteer corps) with a gun in Berlin 'Unter den Linden'.

Brigade Doeberitz, 1920

Members of the Brigade Doeberitz having lunch.

Brigade Doeberitz, 1920

Soldiers of the Brigade Doeberitz during an artillery exercise.

Brigade Doeberitz, 1920

Members of the Brigade Doeberitz during a gun training. The guns are Feldkanone 16.

Brigade Doeberitz, 1920

Members of the Brigade Doeberitz are instructed on a gun, a Feldkanone 16. The gun has a three-color painting.

Freikorps Luetzow, 1920

The Freikorps under the command of Hans von Luetzow celebrates its one-year anniversary on 17 January 1920 in Zossen.

Kapp putsch 13.03.1920

Kapp putsch 13.03.1920, Germany 1919-1932 Weimar Republic

Freikorps soldiers before the Reich Chancellery, 1920

Soldiers of the coup supporting troops on the Reich Chancellery in Berlin. The soldiers may belong to the Brigade Erhardt.

Soldiers of the Kapp Putsch distribute flyers to the population of Berlin, 1920

Freikorp soldiers try to convince the population to participate in the Kapp Putsch with the help of leaflets.

Soldiers of the Selbstschutz (self-defense unit) in Upper Silesia, around 1921

During the third Polish uprising in Upper Silesia, these teams of German Selbstschutz (self-protection) units made up of Freikorps associations, are on their way to the front (undated photo).

German volunteer corps in Upper Silesia, 1921

A German volunteer company marches through Ratibor (Raciburz).

Volunteer corps veterans on "Frontline Soldier Day", 1921

Former members of the volunteer corps Bruessow march on "Frontline Soldier Day" in the Berlin sport stadium. They are wearing in part the uniform of the imperial army and in part civilian clothes. On their flag is the Death's Head (Totenkopf).

Exercise of the paramilitary group Rossbach near Munich, 1923

Field exercise of the Freikorps with Gerhard Rossbach in the surroundings of Munich. Standing on the right and wearing a swastika armband: Gerhard Rossbach. The Freikorps took part in the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich in November 1923.

Oberlandler at the consecration of the flag in Munich, 1923

Freikorps march during the consecration of the flag.

The Ehrhardt Brigade in Thuringia, 1923

Volunteers of the Free Corps of the Ehrhardt brigade at the Bavarian-Thuringian border. Among the Free corps the swastika flag emerges as a distinguishing mark on the steel helmet and vehicles (see second soldier from the left).

German Day in Halle, 1924

Members of front fighter organizations and of Freikorps associations parade with swastika flags and the former Reichskriegsflagge (Imperial War Flag) on May 11 on the Deutscher Tag (German Day) in Halle.

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