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Einleitung
1\. Kapitel. „Deutschland über alles...!“
2\. Kapitel. Die Erde platzt!
3\. Kapitel. „Friede auf Erden“ –
4\. Kapitel. Nur ein Traum...
5\. Kapitel. Die Kriegsdebatte im amerikanischen Offiziersklub
6\. Kapitel. Der erste Mai
7\. Kapitel. Vom einzig gerechten Krieg
8\. Kapitel. Sowjet-Europa entgegen!
Quellennachweis
A fierce, unflinching voice ushers listeners into the chaotic aftermath of the Great War, where shattered soldiers march through fog‑laden riverbanks beneath the looming silhouette of Cologne Cathedral. The narrative blends raw, metallic poetry with stark reportage, depicting a people on the brink of a social uprising that promises to upend a decaying order. Through visceral imagery of mud, smoke, and broken uniforms, it captures the restless energy of a generation demanding justice.
Set in November 1918, the first act follows a weary infantry column stumbling across the Rhine as the empire collapses around them. Their battered faces, torn coats, and clanking helmets become symbols of both defeat and the nascent spark of revolution that will soon ignite across Europe. The book’s relentless rhythm drives listeners forward, offering a stark, uncompromising portrait of a society poised to tear down its own foundations.
Language
de
Duration
~10 hours (603K characters)
Release date
2026-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1891–1958
An influential German poet and novelist, he moved from early Expressionism to committed political writing and later became a major cultural figure in East Germany. He is also remembered for writing the lyrics of the East German national anthem.
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