German Democratic Republic (Classic)

The First Republic

Overview

The First Republic of the German Democratic Republic was created during the German revolution where communist revolutionaries broke away from the Nazi dictatorship and declared a state of democracy. Unfortunately for the First Republic, it was short lived as it lasted only for a week until outside forces weakened the Republic and destroyed the whole of Germany. The nation was followed by Nazi Germany.

Controversy

The GDR is controversial as it is not recognized as a sovereign nation by all, or as an actual different entity from the German Empire. While the change was generally undisputed within Germany, the nation itself did not reform, and as such is often considered the second phase of the second incarnaton of Germany, especially as it was a short lived nation.

Legacy

Although the German Democratic Republic has fallen, this is only the first rendition of the GDR and the many breakaway states formed from the collapse wonder if they will form all united again.