In German-speaking countries, the first so-called Freikorps ("free regiments", Freie Regimenter) were formed in the 18th century from native volunteers, enemy renegades, and deserters.

Meet the Freikorps: Vanguard… The Freikorps were nothing if not the shock troops, the advance guard, of the Third Reich. We traditionally think of soldiering as a temporary occupation. Wars begin, men …

Freikorps, any of several private paramilitary groups that first appeared in December 1918 in the wake of Germany’s defeat in World War I. Composed of ex-soldiers, unemployed youth, and other …

Nov 4, 2024 · THE Freikorps or “free corps,” were paramilitary groups that arose in Germany in the turbulent years immediately following World War I. Comprised mainly of former soldiers, the units …

Jul 7, 2024 · Freikorps units were paramilitary formations which generally supported rightwing political causes, although they existed within a broader paramilitary environment. Many First World War …

Many returning troops were unable to settle down and instead joined paramilitary organisations like the Freikorps (Free Corps). A paramilitary group has the appearance and behaviour of a military force …

Nov 11, 2017 · Following the dissolution of the German army after the armistice in November 1918, some hundred and twenty Freikorps (free corps) came into being, numbering altogether about two …