January Uprising Collection

A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik
3473156 A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik, Poland during the January Uprising of 1863, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

Russian soldiers attacking the chateau of Count Gebuchow during the January Uprising of 1863 between the former
3473150 Russian soldiers attacking the chateau of Count Gebuchow during the January Uprising of 1863 between the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian Empire

Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919)
2603751 Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919); (add.info.: Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919) Polish - born German revolutionary and political agitator

La Nouvelle Europe; la republique Polonaise; Apres la proclamation de la Republique polonaise... Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la republique Polonaise; Apres la proclamation de la Republique polonaise: les veterans des luttes de 1863 pour l'independence

Berlin street battles
3785470 Berlin street battles; (add.info.: Berlin street battles - anti- Sparaicist forces at the police head quarters (Polizei- Prasidium)

Berlin street battles, March 1919
3785458 Berlin street battles, March 1919; (add.info.: Berlin street battles, March 1919. Troops in front of Tietz department store)

The Outbreak in Russian Poland, Church and Convent at Czenstochow (engraving)
1588442 The Outbreak in Russian Poland, Church and Convent at Czenstochow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Outbreak in Russian Poland)

Berlin street scene, 1919 (sepia photo)
STC331261 Berlin street scene, 1919 (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spartacist rising)

Soldiers and uniforms of the Polish Army during the uprising of 1863-1864 against Russian rule (engraving)
3627336 Soldiers and uniforms of the Polish Army during the uprising of 1863-1864 against Russian rule (engraving) by Montaut

Jaroslaw Dabrowski, Polish political activist and Commander-in-Chief of the Communards during the Paris Commune
5233940 Jaroslaw Dabrowski, Polish political activist and Commander-in-Chief of the Communards during the Paris Commune, 1871 (litho) by European School

General Marian Langiewicz (engraving)
1588245 General Marian Langiewicz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Marian Langiewicz. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 April 1863)

Polish peasant insurgents in the January Uprising of 1863
3714107 Polish peasant insurgents in the January Uprising of 1863, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

The Insurrection in Poland, Insurgents bivouacking (engraving)
1588284 The Insurrection in Poland, Insurgents bivouacking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Poland, Insurgents bivouacking)

The January Uprising. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of the Field Marshal Count Friedrich Wilhelm von Berg (1794-1874). Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

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"The January Uprising: A Glimpse into the Berlin Street Battles of 1919" In the heart of Berlin, amidst the chaos and turmoil of March 1919, a fierce struggle for freedom unfolded. The city streets became a battleground as brave souls fought to reclaim their homeland from oppressive forces. This historic event, known as the January Uprising, left an indelible mark on German history. Engraved in our collective memory are scenes of Berlin street battles that epitomized the spirit of resistance against Russian rule. The Church and Convent at Czenstochow stand tall as symbols of defiance, echoing with cries for liberation. Sepia-toned photographs capture the intensity and determination etched on faces during this pivotal moment. Among those leading this fight were notable figures like Jaroslaw Dabrowski, a Polish political activist who commanded the Communards during Paris Commune in 1871. General Marian Langiewicz's engraved image serves as a reminder of his strategic brilliance and unwavering commitment to justice. The uprising was not limited to soldiers alone; it resonated deeply with Polish peasant insurgents who joined forces in solidarity against oppression. Together they bivouacked under starry skies, united by their shared cause - freedom from tyranny. As we reflect upon these events today, we pay homage to Field Marshal Count Friedrich Wilhelm von Berg whose portrait captures both strength and resilience. His leadership inspired countless others to rise up against injustice during this tumultuous period. The January Uprising remains an enduring testament to human courage and determination in the face of adversity. It stands as a reminder that even in darkest times, hope can ignite revolutions that shape nations' destinies forevermore.