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Volksmarinedivision and fights in Berlin, 1918

Truck with members of the People's Marine Division in Berlin, 1918

Members of the People's Marine Division patrol in a truck without hood in the streets of Berlin.

Demonstration of Spartacists in the Siegesallee, 1918

In December 1918, members of the Spartacus League demonstrated in the Siegesallee in Berlin's Tiergarten. At the head of the procession they carry a sign with which they are protesting against the brutality of the Freikorps units towards insurgent workers in the Chausseestrasse on 06/12/1918.

Staff leaving the Berlin City Palace, 1918

After the abdication of Emperor Wilhelm II, servants leave the royal Palace with packed suitcases.

Georg Ledebour in front of the City Palace, 1918

After the Christmas fights, the politician Georg Ledebour made a speech in front of the City Palace in Berlin.

Revolutionaries in front of the Berlin Palace, 1918

Armed revolutionaries are standing on a Komnick truck in front of the Berlin Palace that was occupied by the Volksmarine division, The workers and sailors are armed, among other things, with a Maschinengewehr 08/15.

Occupation of the Berlin Palace, 1918

During the revolution, the Berlin City Palace is occupied by revolutionary soldiers.

Occupation of the Berlin Palace, 1918

The Berlin City Palace is occupied by revolutionary soldiers during the revolution.

Volksmarine division in the Palace courtyard, 1918

The revolutionary troops of the Volksmarinedivision set up their ammunition camp in the courtyard of the Berlin City Palace. In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division.

Government troops on a balcony, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division.

Fighting against the People's Navy Division in the Schloss and the royal stables (Marstall) in Berlin on 24.12.1918, Government s

During the November Revolution: soldiers of the Guard who are fighting against the soldiers of the revolting People's Navy Division, in the Brueder Strasse in Berlin. Fighting against the People's Navy Division in the Berliner Schloss and the Marstall in Berlin on 24.12.1918, November Revolution 1918-1919, Germany.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Besides the occupation of the Marstall the Volksmarine Divison also occupied the City Palace. Here they control the traffic on the Schlossplatz

Government troops during the Christmas battles, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here government-loyal soldiers advance to reinforce the already fighting troops. They are armed, among others, with a Maschinengewehr 08 machine gun.

Bombardment of the royal stables in Berlin, 1918

During the revolution, the Berlin City Palace is occupied by revolutionary soldiers. A machine gun fires at the royal stables. In the background is the Begas Fountain at the Berlin Schlossplatz

Crowd of people after the fightings of the Volksmarinedivision (People's Marine Division) on the Schlossplatz in Berlin, 1918

After the mutiny of the People's Marine Division in Berlin, it comes to fights between pro-government soldiers and the mutinous sailors at the Berlin Palace and at the royal stables. ..The Government must stop the fight as more Berlin workers align themselves with the mutineers. Here one can see a crowd in front of the Berlin Palace, which was formed after the fighting.

Revolutionaries with armored cars in the yard of the Berlin Palace, 1918

After Emperor Wilhelm II had hastily left Berlin, revolutionaries occupied the Berlin City Palace, including sailors.

Rebelling sailors in the stables in Berlin, 1918

Sailors gather in the stables of the royal palace.

Snipers on the Brandenburg Gate, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here, government-loyal soldiers guard the Charlottenburger Chaussee.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here a field gun is brought in position in front of the Berlin City Palace, which was occupied by members of the Volksmarine Division.

Supporter of the People's Navy Division in front of the Berlin Palace, 1918

Supporter of the mutinous Marine Division that came to Berlin in November entrench themselves during the attack of the government troops under General Arnold Lequis at the City Palace.

Machine-gun posts in front of the Begas Fountain at the Berlin Schlossplatz, 1918

During the revolution, the Berlin City Palace is occupied by revolutionary soldiers. Here one can see a machine gun post in front of the Begas Fountain at the Berlin Schlossplatz.

Armed civilians during the mutiny of the People's Marine Division at Berlin's Schlossplatz, 1918

After the mutiny of the People's Marine Division in Berlin, it comes to fights between pro-government soldiers and mutinous sailors at the Berlin Palace. The Government must stop the fight since more Berlin workers align themselves with the mutineers. Here one can see armed civilians changing side to the People's Marine Division.

Members of the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council, 1918

A delegation of the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council before the Berlin City Palace.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here, government troops are standing in front of the blocked Schlossplatz.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division.

Truce during the mutiny of the People's Naval Division, 1918

After the mutiny of the People's Marine Division in Berlin, it comes to fights between pro-government soldiers and the mutinous sailors at the Berlin Palace and at the royal stables. ..A mediator tries to start negotiations with the government and passes from the royal stables to the commandant's office, protected by the white flag, after the termination of the artillery fire at the headquarters of the People's Marine Division in the Berlin Palace.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. The results of the negotiations are announced before the Marstall

Hall in the City Palace in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here, the destroyed pillar hall of the Berlin City Palace.

Sailors take over the guard at the Berlin Palace, 1918

Rebellious sailors take over the palace guard at the Berlin City Palace.

Portal of the Berlin Palace after the bombardment by government forces, 1918

After the mutiny of the People's Marine Division in Berlin, it comes to fights between pro-government soldiers and the mutinous sailors at the Berlin Palace and mutinous sailors. ..The photo shows the destruction of the Berlin Palace after the end of the fights and the bombardment by pro-government units.

The courtyard of the City Palace in Berlin after the Christmas battles, 1918

View of the inner courtyard of the Berlin City Palace after fights between the government-loyal and revolutionary soldiers of the Volksmarine Division.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here, a destroyed room in the south wing of the castle.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

In the Christmas of 1918 there were violent clashes between the government-loyal and revolutionary troops of the Volksmarine Division. Here was just hit a storey of the Marstall, where reside members of the Volksmarine Division.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

After the fights members of the Volksmarine Division leave the City Palace to move to their new quarters in the Marinehaus. Parts of the furniture are taken by the troops.

Christmas fights in Berlin, 1918

After the fights members of the Volksmarine Division leave the City Palace to move to their new quarters in the Marinehaus. Parts of the furniture are taken by the troops.

Burial of the fallen insurgent sailors, 1918

Residents of Berlin following the burial of the sailors who lost their lives in the fights at Christmas 1918. In the background is the still embattled City Palace.

Funeral procession of the fallen of December 24, 1918

The funeral procession for the victims of the fights on the 24th of December, 1918, passes by the Zeughaus in the street "Unter den Linden" in Berlin. On Christmas Eve there were violent battles between the Volksmarine division and the government-loyal troops.

Funeral procession of the fallen of December 24, 1918

The funeral procession for the victims of the fights on the 24th of December, 1918, moves at Schlossfreiheit in Berlin. On Christmas Eve there were violent battles between the Volksmarine division and the government-loyal troops. Left in the picture, the National Kaiser Wilhelm Monument.

Funeral procession of the fallen of December 24, 1918

The funeral procession for the victims of the fights on the 24th of December, 1918, passes by the opera in the street "Unter den Linden" in Berlin. On Christmas Eve, there were violent battles between the Volksmarine division and the government-loyal troops.

Funeral procession of the fallen of December 24, 1918

Soldiers, sailors and residents of Berlin following the official burial ceremony of the sailors who lost their lives in the Christmas fights 1918. In the background is the still embattled City Palace.

Funeral procession of the fallen of December 24, 1918

The funeral procession for the victims of the fights on the 24th December of 1918 moves from Brandenburg Gate into the street "Unter den Linden". On Christmas Eve, there were intense fights between the Volksmarine division and government-loyal troops.

Portal IV of the City Palace in Berlin, 1918

A group of soldiers in front of an entrance gate of the ruined Imperial Palace in Berlin (Berlin Mitte). The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

Portal IV of the City Palace in Berlin, 1918

Soldiers in front of an entrance gate of the ruined Imperial Palace in Berlin (Berlin Mitte). The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

The Imperial Marstall in Berlin, 1918

The Neue Marstall in Berlin Mitte as seen from the Koenigstrasse (now Rathaustrasse). On the facade are white bullet holes. The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

The Imperial Marstall in Berlin, 1918

Onlookers at the Neuer Marstall in Berlin Mitte look at the facade destroyed during the riots. Bullet holes of machine guns are visible as white dots. The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

Ruin of the City Palace in Berlin, 1918

Onlookers in front of the destroyed central portal of the Imperial City Palace in Berlin Mitte. On the right is a horse statue, on the base of which is a placard with the inscription "Socialism & Work". The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

Destroyed entrance of the Berlin City Palace, 1918

Destruction caused by the fighting and occupation in the entrance area of the Imperial Palace. Between the rubble still are artillery shells. The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

Ruin of the City Palace in Berlin, 1918

Onlookers in front of the destroyed central portal of the Imperial City Palace in Berlin Mitte. On the left is a horse statue, on the base of which is a placard with the inscription "Socialism & Work". The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

The destroyed National Kaiser Wilhelm Monument in Berlin, 1918

Passers-by before the Berlin City Palace look at the destroyed national monument in Berlin Mitte. Here a column hit by artillery collector. The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

The destroyed National Kaiser Wilhelm Monument in Berlin, 1918

Passers-by before the Berlin City Palace look at the destroyed national monument in Berlin Mitte, here a column hit by artillery collector. The damage is caused by the fighting between government forces and members of the Volksmarinedivision.

Berlin City Palace, 1918

The Imperial Palace in Berlin Mitte, which was occupied during the November Revolution by the Volksmarine Division.

Portal IV of the City Palace in Berlin, 1918

Soldiers in front of an entrance gate of the destroyed Imperial Palace in Berlin (Berlin Mitte), which was destroyed during the fights against the members of the Volksmarine Division.

The Marinehaus that was damaged during the Maerzkaempfe (March Fights) in Berlin, 1919

The Marinehaus in Berlin-Mitte that was damaged by artillery and air bombs. Here was the seat of the insurgent Volksmarine Division till the suppression of the riots.

Funeral procession for the fallen of December 6, 1918

The funeral procession for the victims of the violent suppression of a protest on December 6, 1918 at Potsdamer Platz before the burial of members of the revolutionary troops.

Funeral procession for the fallen of December 6, 1918

The funeral procession for the victims of the fights of December 6, 1918 moves through the Tiergarten in Berlin. On this day officers and soldiers tried unsuccessfully to fight against the power of the Workers and Soldiers Council.

Funeral procession of the fallen of December 6, 1918

In the Siegesallee in Berlin takes place a memorial service for the victims of the fights of December 6, 1918. On this day officers and soldiers tried unsuccessfully to fight against the power of the Workers and Soldiers Council.

November Revolution in Berlin, 1918

A mutinous sailor of the High Seas Fleet stands at the head of a demonstration with a red flag in the early days of the revolution in Berlin.

Government soldiers guard Charlottenburger Chaussee from the Brandenburg Gate during the 'Weihnachtskaempfe' ('Christmas battle') with the Volksmarined

Charlottenburger Chaussee today Strasse des 17. Juni.

Armed Spartacists in Berlin, 1919

Armed supporters of the Spartacus League secure a streets during the first battles.

Demonstration of German workers by Berlin, 1918

Sailors and workers of the Deutsche Waffenfabrik march through the streets of Berlin in November 1918. A worker holds a sign with the name of the factory, a sailor holds a red flag.