The role of German military 18th century

20th


At the start of WWI, Germany lead an attack on France through Belgium. They were unsuccessful and were beaten back. In 1918, Germany went on the defensive then signed an armistice in November that would lead to a surrender. In East Germany, 1914, Russia was driven back by German generals Hindenburg and Ludendorff. In March of 1918, the British and the French defeated the Germans, with the help of American allies.


21st Century


Germany is trying to take a more active role with their military, by sending aid over to West Africa to help with ebola patients. However, they are running into major problems. Only 70 out of 180 of their boxer tanks are prepared, 7 out of 43 of their Helo's are flight ready, and also only one of four submarines are operational. Despite all of their setbacks, Germany is still attempting to put their martial past behind them and do their best to help where needed.

Berlin Calling

1. What do drugs mean to Ickarus?

Using the drugs, to Ickarus, is a way to relax. It helps to give him energy and help him with his music.



1. Why, when, and how are his fans taking drugs, and which drugs do they take?

His fans used heroin, marijuana, cocaine, and PMA pills. They would take the drugs at parties, clubs and they would usually do them in the bathroom.

1. While we can see that his drug habits get him ill and into a psychosis, and while we witness his relapse and inability to work successfully, why does the subculture Ickarus belongs to focus on drugs?

They rely on drugs to keep them going. It's almost like it gives them inspiration from the music they listen to.

1. Compare the standards you know from your home society with the people you see depicted in this movie. Which are the stark differences and contrasts?

The people from my home society who use drugs are usually jobless, homeless, or under other major stressors that push them to use a drug to deal with these issues. The people depicted in the movie use them as a party drug. They like to go to clubs and listen to "techno" music.

1. Germany is considered a strong industrial nation the world over. Do you think that the youth culture as depicted here could change that? How about work ethics of Ickarus and of Alice, the label director who fires and then re-signs him?

I don't believe that the youth culture depicted will change the fact the Germany is a strong industrial nation. Every nation has its problems with the youth. Alice tried to get Ickarus to stop his drug habit. At first, the drug gave Ickarus a good work ethic. It helped him focus, and stay up to get his job done, but in the long run it threw him into psychosis and made him very drowsy.

1. Which similar "cult movies" of US origin have you seen, if any?