Kapp putschists in Berlin 1920

Kapp putschists in Berlin 1920.

The photo shows a group of Kapp putschists in Berlin in 1920. In the background is an imperial flag – a symbol of the desire to restore the old imperial order. Some of the men have hand grenades strapped to their belts, emphasising their willingness to use violence to achieve their aims. The photograph captures the revanchist mood of the time, when right-wing forces were attempting to overthrow the young Weimar Republic.