- Nov 11, 2009
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Yes, the post-WWI reformation of the German state, which began the process of disarming the citizenry in the face of massive civil unrest, hyperinflation, disarmament of "radical" groups and eventual takeover by the National Socialists, began in 1918-9.
If you want to really begin to worry, read the Introduction and first chapter of Gun Control in the Third Reich by Stephen Halbrook. The parallels with current unrest, and actions by the MD General Assembly, are positively terrifying.
Seemingly you can read it free on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Third-Reich-Disarming/dp/1598131621
Germany became a de facto republic on 9 November 1918 when Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated the German and Prussian thrones with no agreement made on a succession by his son Crown Prince Wilhelm, and became a de jure republic in February 1919 when the position of President of Germany was created. A national assembly was convened in Weimar, where a new constitution for Germany was written and adopted on 11 August 1919.
If you want to really begin to worry, read the Introduction and first chapter of Gun Control in the Third Reich by Stephen Halbrook. The parallels with current unrest, and actions by the MD General Assembly, are positively terrifying.
Seemingly you can read it free on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Third-Reich-Disarming/dp/1598131621