Unanswered Question

Where did the very first nobility of Germany come from?

Rote Armee Fraktion

The Rote Armee Fraktion, also known as the Red Army Fraction, is generally shortened to RAF. In its early stages the RAF was called the Badder- Meinhof group. However, the RAF never used this name for itself. The media was the one that used this nickname for the RAF because they did not want to legitimize their organization. The RAF began in 1970 and lasted until 1998. This group engaged itself in armed resistance against the fascist state.

There were three generations to the Rote Armee Fraktion. The first generation consisted of Badder and his associates. The second generation was during the mid 1970s. Several Socialist Patients' Collective members joined the Red Army Fraction during this time. The third generation was from the 1980s to the 1990s.

On April 20, 1998 the RAF sent and eight page letter declaring the group had dissolved.

Similarities and Differences between terrorist groups today and the RAF

Similarities:

• Both are very idealistic
• Want new changes
• Civilian loss occurs
• A lot of violence

Differences:

• The RAF stayed in their own country
• The RAF never controlled their own country

Baader- Meinhof Complex

The movie Baader- Meinhof Complex was very confusing for me. The movie I watched had English subtitles so it was a bit confusing reading the subtitles and paying attention to the movie. I liked the idea that the group did something to stand up but this movie, to me, seems to be advocating terrorism which I do not think is correct. This movie was very much an action packed thriller. It was a good movie but I am not a big fan of action movies so I got a little bored at times. There were also a few sad parts in this movie. As the movie went on I took the side of this group. I felt sorry for them because they were continuously trying to beat an enemy much to large and in power.