Divided German Federal Republic & the DDR1949-1963 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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When did the Spiegel affair occur?
When did the Spiegel affair occur?
26 October 1962
How many arrested in Spiegel affair?
How many arrested in Spiegel affair?
5 journalists & 2 editors-in-chief
Adenauer's description of Spiegel affair
Adenauer's description of Spiegel affair
'Abyss of treason'
Who ordered the Spiegel arrests?
Who ordered the Spiegel arrests?
Defence Minister Strauss
What was Der Spiegel charged with?
What was Der Spiegel charged with?
Espionage
Why was Spiegel affair significant?
Why was Spiegel affair significant?
First post-war govt act against press
How many state secrets did Strauss claim revealed?
How many state secrets did Strauss claim revealed?
41
Which coalition ordered Spiegel action?
Which coalition ordered Spiegel action?
CDU-CSU-FDP
Outcome for arrested Spiegel staff
Outcome for arrested Spiegel staff
Detained 100+ days, none convicted of treason
When did Erhard succeed Adenauer?
When did Erhard succeed Adenauer?
16 October 1963