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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).
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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.
Why did Ernst Rohm enjoy being in the Freikorps and the SA?
because he is a fgt
Who was the German army leader who refused to fire upon the freikorps rebels?
Von Seeckt
Who led the Freikorps in their attempt to overthrow Weimar republic?
The Kapp Putsch took place in Weimar Germany in March 1920. Wolfgang Kapp was a right-wing journalist.
What happenned to the kapp putsch?
Kapp was a mid-level army officer, who in march 1920 tried to overthrow the Weimar republic. Although a military man, the army refused to get involved, neither supporting or opposing him. His Putsch eventually failed because the left organised mass strikes and protests. Without the backing of the military, Kapp's nerve snapped, and he withdrew
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
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
Freikorps?
Ex-soldiers in Germany after the First World War who supported right-wing political parties
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.
Who led the Freikorps in their attempt to overthrow Weimar republic?
The Kapp Putsch took place in Weimar Germany in March 1920. Wolfgang Kapp was a right-wing journalist.
Who is rainer?
Rainer Kriebel was the son of a professional officer Hermann Kriebel , a Freikorps leader of the 1920s, co-organizer of the Hitler putsch of November 8, 1923 NSDAP politician and diplomat .
NAzi paramility were called?
They were called Freikorps(Free Corps in English.) They first appeared after WWI and were comprised of ex soldiers. Ummm just in case....theres always the chance you meant paratroopers and not paramilitay...if that's the case you would want Falschirmjager. They were the Germans' answer to the American Airborn Division. The 6th Falschirmjager were the Allies biggest obstacle on DDay
Who is rainer kriebel?
Rainer Kriebel was the son of a professional officer Hermann Kriebel , a Freikorps leader of the 1920s, co-organizer of the Hitler putsch of November 8, 1923 NSDAP politician and diplomat .
What has the author Mette Ravnskov written?
Mette Ravnskov has written: 'Den korte rejse den lange skygge' -- subject(s): Air pilots, Biography, Denmark. Biographies, Waffen-SS, Waffen-SS. Freikorps Danmark, World War II
