Roots of Radicalism: Andreas Baader and His Counterparts

This chapter explores the formative years of Andreas Baader and other pivotal figures in the Red Army Faction, shedding light on their contrasting upbringings and political ideologies. It examines Baader's rebellious nature and the influences that shaped Ulrike Meinhof and Gudrun Ensslin, illustrating how personal histories intertwined with broader societal disillusionments. Additionally, it critiques the sensationalism of the media and the radicalization of the student movement as reactions to post-war challenges in Germany.