Spartacist Uprising (jan 5, 1919 – jan 12, 1919)
Description:
The Spartacist uprising was a critical event in the German Revolution and the early Weimar Republic. It was an attempt to seize control of Berlin and replace the transitional government with a radical socialist regime. The uprising was launched in January 1919 by the Spartakusbund, a group of radical socialists led by Karl Liebknecht. It failed due to the intervention of the military and Freikorps units, which mobilised to defend the government.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1919
jan 12, 1919
~ 7 days