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The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union
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The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union
The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) that enclosed the city of West Berlin, separating it from East Germany, including East Berlin. The Wall included guard towers placed along large concrete walls, and a wide area (later known as the " death strip" ) that contained anti personnel mine. Circa 1970
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Media ID 21463030
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Barrier Cold War Communism Wall Watch Tower
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This print takes us back to the tumultuous era of the Cold War, specifically to the infamous Berlin Wall. Erected by the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic in 1961, this concrete and earth barrier served as a physical manifestation of ideological division. The wall encircled West Berlin, effectively separating it from East Germany and East Berlin. In this snapshot from circa 1970, we witness the imposing presence of guard towers strategically placed along massive concrete walls. These watchtowers stood as constant reminders of surveillance and control exerted by authorities on both sides. Beyond these formidable structures lies a wide expanse known ominously as the "death strip" an area fortified with anti-personnel mines. The image encapsulates not only the physicality of this divisive structure but also its symbolic significance during one of history's most intense standoffs between communism and democracy. It serves as a stark reminder that for nearly three decades, families were torn apart, dreams shattered, and lives lost due to political ideologies. As we gaze upon this photograph today, let us reflect on how far we have come since those dark days. May it serve as a testament to human resilience and remind us never to take our freedom for granted.
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