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Ex-soldiers in Germany after the First World War who supported right-wing political parties
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What were the Freikorps?
The "British Freikorps" is a false name given to the "British Free Corps" and is incorrect.The "British Free Corps" was a small unit in the "Waffen SS" made up of prisoners of war.A detailed description and information is available on the link below.____The Freikorps were bands of right-wing mercenaries active in 1919-1920 and later. They fought against Communists and people they thought were Communists.The most notorious was the Marine brigade or Ehrhardt brigade which was also rabidly anti-Jewish.Others were "Freikorps von Oven" Freikorps Görlitz" and "Freikorps Hülsen".Note that in 1813-14 the Freikorps fighting as units of the Prussian army against Napoleonic France were something quite different and perfectly honourable -volunteers who fought without pay and provided their own weapons. The best known was Lützow's Freikorps.
What has the author Cordt von Brandis written?
Cordt von Brandis has written: 'Baltikumer, Schicksal eines Freikorps' -- subject(s): Germany, Germany. Heer. Freikorps von Brandis
Why did Ernst Rohm enjoy being in the Freikorps and the SA?
because he is a fgt
What was the work of the Freikorps?
The Freikorps were paramilitary groups in Germany formed after World War I. They fought against communist uprisings and supported right-wing nationalist movements. They were also involved in suppressing rebellions, such as the Spartacist Uprising in 1919.
Who was the German army leader who refused to fire upon the freikorps rebels?
Von Seeckt
What paramilitary organization did most national socialists come from in the early years of the party?
the Freikorps
How similar were the Spartacist and Freikorps rebellions?
The Spartacist and Freikorps rebellions were similar in that both arose in the context of post-World War I Germany, reflecting deep social and political divisions. The Spartacist uprising, led by the leftist Spartacus League, aimed to establish a socialist regime, while the Freikorps, composed of right-wing paramilitary groups, sought to suppress leftist movements and restore order. Both uprisings were characterized by violence and chaos, but they represented opposing ideologies—revolutionary socialism versus conservative nationalism. Ultimately, the Freikorps successfully crushed the Spartacist rebellion, highlighting the broader struggle between these conflicting forces in Weimar Germany.
Were the spartacist a branch of the nazi party?
No. They were German communists. In early 1919, they tried to start a communist revolution in Germany, which failed, in part because right-wing ex-soldiers called Freikorps attacked them. Interestingly, many early members of the Nazi Party were part of the Freikorps.
Why did the Freikorps hate the Jews?
Oh, dude, the Freikorps were a right-wing paramilitary group in post-World War I Germany. They were all about blaming Jews for their problems because, you know, that's totally logical and not at all ridiculous. They basically just needed someone to blame for their issues, and unfortunately, they chose to target the Jewish population. Like, come on, guys, get it together.
What two groups tried to take control of Germany in 1918 and 1919?
In 1918 and 1919, two prominent groups sought to take control of Germany: the Spartacist League, a communist faction led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, and the right-wing Freikorps, which consisted of paramilitary units composed mainly of World War I veterans. The Spartacists aimed to establish a socialist government, while the Freikorps opposed communism and sought to maintain the old order. Their conflict culminated in violent clashes, most notably during the Spartacist Uprising in January 1919, which was ultimately suppressed by the Freikorps with government support.
What does freikorps mean?
"Freikorps" refers to paramilitary units that were formed in Germany, particularly after World War I. These groups were composed mostly of disillusioned soldiers and were often characterized by nationalist and anti-communist sentiments. They played a significant role in the political turmoil of the Weimar Republic, engaging in violent confrontations against leftist groups. The term has since come to symbolize militarized and extremist movements.
What did the freikorps want?
The Freikorps were originally just volunteer militias formed before and during the Napoleonic era. Presumably you are referring to the post-World War I Freikorps. They were groups of German war veterans who came back from the war and didn't like how things were. They often fell into believing the "Stab in the back" legend- they believed that communists and socialists had caused Germany to quit the war even though the German Army wasn't defeated (yet- it was definitely on its way to losing). A lot of them were unable to adjust to civilian life after the horrors they had just experienced, so they banded together into these paramilitary groups and fought mainly against communists. Most held right-wing political beliefs, and became valuable members of right-wing political parties, including the Nazi Party especially in its early days (during the Night of the Long Knives in summer 1934, some of the former Freikorps leaders were killed).
