Historical Events tagged with "bavaria"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Deadly Collision of Passenger Trains in Bavaria

February 9th, 2016 9 years ago

Two passenger trains collided in Bad Aibling, Bavaria, resulting in twelve fatalities and injuries to eighty-five others. The incident occurred in the early afternoon when one train was allegedly on the wrong track. Emergency services responded swiftly, with helicopters transporting the critically injured to various hospitals. This was one of the worst rail accidents in Germany in recent years, prompting an investigation into the cause and safety measures on the rail network.

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Crime & Law

British Capture of Rudolf Höss

March 11th, 1946 79 years ago

Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, was captured by British troops in 1946. He was located in a remote village in Germany where he had been hiding after the fall of Nazi Germany. Höss was found living under an alias, attempting to evade capture for his role in the Holocaust. His apprehension marked a pivotal moment in the post-war pursuit of Nazi war criminals, helping to bring to light the abuses committed during his command at Auschwitz.

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Military & Warfare

522nd Field Artillery Battalion Rescues Prisoners

May 2nd, 1945 79 years ago

In southern Bavaria, the segregated all-Nisei 522nd Field Artillery Battalion halted a death march where hundreds of prisoners were being forced by Nazi guards to march towards the Austrian border. This intervention by the U.S. Army unit prevented further casualties and ensured the safety of the prisoners, showcasing the bravery and commitment of the soldiers during the final days of World War II in Europe.

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Politics & Government

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Meet Hitler

October 11th, 1937 87 years ago

During their 12-day tour of Nazi Germany, Edward VIII and his wife, Wallis Simpson, met Adolf Hitler at Berghof in Bavaria. The visit, marked by lavish hospitality and a controversial reception, attracted significant attention from the media and public, raising questions about the couple's political sympathies. The meeting took place in a climate of increasing tension in Europe as Hitler's regime solidified its power.

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Politics & Government

Adolf Hitler Released from Landsberg Prison

December 20th, 1924 100 years ago

Adolf Hitler was released from Landsberg Prison after serving about nine months of his sentence for treason. Convicted following the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, his imprisonment turned into a platform for his nationalist ideologies. In prison, he authored the first volume of 'Mein Kampf,' outlining his political philosophy. The relatively lenient sentence and the attention garnered during his trial helped him to build a following upon his release, significantly impacting the future of the Nazi Party.

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Politics & Government

Saalschutz Abteilung Renamed Sturmabteilung

November 4th, 1921 103 years ago

Following a significant riot in Munich, the Nazi Party's hall defense detachment, known as the Saalschutz Abteilung, was renamed the Sturmabteilung. This change was prompted by the group's increasing involvement in violent political confrontations during the turbulent political climate in post-World War I Germany. The rebranding marked a pivotal shift in the organization’s identity, aligning it closely with the party’s militant strategies.

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Politics & Government

German Troops Suppress Bavarian Soviet Republic

May 1st, 1919 105 years ago

German troops entered Munich on May 1, 1919, to suppress the Bavarian Soviet Republic, which had declared a socialist government earlier that month. This intervention was prompted by increasing unrest and revolutionary fervor in post-World War I Germany. The military aimed to re-establish order and stabilize the region following the abdication of the Bavarian king and the subsequent revolution. The operation marked a crucial turning point in the struggle between socialist and government forces in Bavaria.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Kurt Eisner Sparks Bavarian Uprising

February 21st, 1919 106 years ago

Kurt Eisner, a German socialist leader and the Prime Minister of Bavaria, was assassinated in Munich. His murder was perpetrated by far-right elements, inciting chaos and leading to the establishment of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. Consequently, the governing bodies fled Munich, further destabilizing the region during a tumultuous post-World War I period.

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Politics & Government

Kurt Eisner's Revolution in Bavaria

November 7th, 1918 106 years ago

Kurt Eisner led a revolution that resulted in the overthrow of the Wittelsbach dynasty in Bavaria, marking the end of monarchical rule in the region. This occurred during a wave of political upheaval in post-World War I Germany, influenced by social unrest and demands for democratic governance. Eisner, representing the Bavarian Socialist Workers' Party, declared a republic in Munich, where he garnered significant support from workers and soldiers disillusioned by the war. His actions had far-reaching effects on the political landscape of Germany and contributed to significant changes within Bavaria.

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