Four people died during the twelve-hour occupation of the West German Embassy in Stockholm by Commando Holger Meins in April 1975.
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Four people died during the twelve-hour occupation of the West German Embassy in Stockholm by Commando Holger Meins in April 1975.
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Karl-Heinz Dellwo, a member of Commando Holger Meins, participates in the 1975 seizure of the West German Embassy in Stockholm. The group demands the release of prominent RAF prisoners, including Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof. The twelve-hour standoff ends with four deaths, two caused by the occupants. Arrested and imprisoned, Dellwo is released in 1995. He attempts to rebuild his life in Hamburg with his girlfriend Ella, also a former terrorist, while grappling with the violent legacy of his past.
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Why Watch
- See the dramatic 1975 West German Embassy takeover in Stockholm.
- Meet Karl-Heinz Dellwo, a former terrorist rebuilding his life.
- Find out about the tragic outcomes of the embassy siege.
Did You Know
- The embassy siege lasted for twelve hours in April 1975.
- Four people died during the siege, including two executed by the occupants.
- Karl-Heinz Dellwo was 23 years old when he was arrested during the siege.
- Dellwo was released from prison in 1995 after serving time.
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What event took place in April 1975 at the West German Embassy in Stockholm?
Commando Holger Meins seized the embassy, demanding the release of RAF prisoners.
How long did the occupation of the West German Embassy last?
The occupation lasted twelve hours.
What was the outcome of the embassy siege in terms of fatalities?
The siege resulted in four fatalities, two of which were executed by the occupants.
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