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Jigsaw Puzzle : Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany
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Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany
Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany. The man in front appears to have noticed that he is being photographed -- a sign in four languages (not visible here) says that photos are not allowed! Date: 1960s
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Media ID 14344870
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Barrier Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Checkpoint Cold Communism Communist Cone Cones Divided Division
Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Experience history in a whole new way with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles. Our latest addition to the collection features an intriguing image of Soldiers at a Checkpoint in East Berlin, Germany. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed photograph offers a glimpse into the past with its tense and thought-provoking scene. With soldiers on high alert and a man being caught in the act of photographing, this puzzle is sure to challenge and engage puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Immerse yourself in history and bring this captivating image to life piece by piece.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76cm (20" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a tense moment at a checkpoint in East Berlin, Germany during the 1960s. The division of the city into East and West was a stark reminder of the political and ideological differences between the capitalist and communist worlds. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and standing rigidly behind the barrier, represent the physical manifestation of the border that separated the two sides. The man in the foreground, with a furrowed brow and a curious glance towards the camera, seems to have noticed that he is being photographed. He is unaware that a sign, hidden from view in this image, warns against taking photographs at the checkpoint. The cones on the ground and the barbed wire fence in the background add to the sense of unease and restriction. The image is a poignant reminder of the Cold War era and the political tensions that defined Europe during the 1960s. The checkpoint, with its soldiers and barriers, became a symbol of the division between East and West and the inability of the two sides to come together in peace. The photograph captures a moment in history that is both historical and timeless, a snapshot of a time when the world was divided by ideology and politics.
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