German Autumn

German Autumn refers to a series of heightened political and social tensions in West Germany during late 1977, characterized by a series of terrorist activities by the Red Army Faction (RAF). The RAF was a left-wing militant group opposing capitalism and U.S. influence in Germany. During this period, there were kidnappings, bombings, and murders targeting government, military, and corporate figures. The government responded with emergency measures, leading to increased security and arrests. German Autumn symbolizes a tumultuous chapter in Germany’s history, highlighting the clash between radical activism and state authority within a tense Cold War context.