Freikorps Collection

German Freikorps
The German Freikorps with an armoured car and a flame thrower

Freikorps / Munich 1919
Freikorp troops march through Munich. A propaganda photo claiming that the city had been liberated by these Bavarian right wing & antiparliamentary units

Freikorps unit takes to the streets in Berlin during unrest in the years of the Weimar Republic. Circa 1923

Berlin street battles
3785470 Berlin street battles; (add.info.: Berlin street battles - anti- Sparaicist forces at the police head quarters (Polizei- Prasidium)

Death of Major von Schill in a street battle in Stralsund, 31 May 1809 (colour litho)
3621060 Death of Major von Schill in a street battle in Stralsund, 31 May 1809 (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lutzows Wild Chase. (chromolitho)
1094113 Lutzows Wild Chase. (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutzows Wild Chase)

Suppression of the communist Spartacist Uprising in Berlin, Germany, January 1919 (b / w photo)
6033491 Suppression of the communist Spartacist Uprising in Berlin, Germany, January 1919 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mutiny: Berlin, c. 1918 / 19 (sepia photo)
STC331271 Mutiny: Berlin, c.1918/19 (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

BERLIN FREIKORPS 1918
The Freikorps take the Royal Palace in Berlin from the Spartacists. Date: 24 December 1918

KAPP PUTSCH - FREIKORPS
Kapps abortive right-wing putsch: Freikorps at the Potsdam Bahnhof Date: 17 March 1920

Christians! Shall Spartacus tear down your churches?, 1919. Artist: Keimel, Hermann
Christians! Shall Spartacus tear down your churches?, 1919. From a private collection

German First World War poster -- For the Fatherland -- depicting a Freikorps soldier holding a bugle in his right hand

Kapp-Luttwitz Putsch of March 1920, right wing nationalist attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic. The Erhardt Troop of the Freikorps resting in the Kaiserplatz, Berlin

Schutz eure Heimat! Tretet bei dem Freikorps Hulsen. Poster shows stylized profile of German soldier. Text: Protect your homeland! Enlist in the Freikorps Hulsen. Date 1918

Gen. Strike / March 1919
General strike in Berlin, showing Freikorps (probably Lutzow) in Alexanderplatz. Freikorps were used at this time to help suppress Communist uprisings

Freikorps Set up Mortars
The Freikorps set up mortars in Berlins Alexanderplatz. These right wing units were used in 1919 to suppress the Communist Spartacist uprisings

Freikorps / Berlin Castle
Freikorps unit in front of the Berlin Castle

Berlin Freikorps 1918
The Freikorps occupy the Royal Palace in Berlin

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Remembering the Freikorps: Munich 1919 and the German Freikorps unit's role in shaping history during the tumultuous years of the Weimar Republic. From Berlin's streets to Stralsund's battlefield, their actions left an indelible mark on Germany. The death of Major von Schill in a fierce street battle in 1809 serves as a reminder of their bravery and sacrifice. Lutzows Wild Chase, depicted in vibrant chromolitho, showcases their relentless pursuit for justice. In January 1919, they played a crucial role in suppressing the communist Spartacist Uprising, captured hauntingly in black and white photography. The mutiny that engulfed Berlin around 1918/19 is another chapter where these brave men stood against chaos. Albert Leo Schlageter became a symbol of resistance against foreign occupation, embodying the spirit ideals. Portraits of Ferdinand von Schill, commander of Hussars regiment and his death mask from 1809 remind us of their legacy. BERLIN FREIKORPS 1918 stands as a testament to their presence during times when stability was sought after fervently by many. KAPP PUTSCH - FREIKORPS depicts yet another instance where they were called upon to restore order amidst political turmoil.