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Poster Print : Start of the construction of the Berlin Wall. At midnight on 13th August
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Start of the construction of the Berlin Wall. At midnight on 13th August
Start of the construction of the Berlin Wall.
At midnight on 13th August the police and units of the East German army began to close the border and, by Sunday morning, 13 August, the border with West Berlin was closed.
Picture taken three days afterwards shows: Comrades of the Combat Groups of the Working Class, employed to protect the border, stand ready at the Brandenburg Gate, protected by an armoured scout vehicle of the border police.
The site is being visited by West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt and American Army Generals.
16th August 1961
Terry Fincher
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany
1961 1437
Media ID 21818590
© Mirrorpix
1961 Betriebskampfgruppen Border Boundary Cold War Combat Groups Of The Working Class Division East Germany Frontier German Democaratic Republic Guns Kampfgruppen Location Places Rifles Weapons
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Berlin Wall Poster Print. Witness the historic moment as the construction of the Berlin Wall commenced at midnight on August 13, 1961. Captured by renowned photographer Terry Fincher, this evocative image from Memory Lane Prints transports you to the heart of the action. Experience the raw emotion and tension of that pivotal moment in history, as the East German army and police began to close the border, forever altering the landscape of Europe. Add this powerful poster print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic print captures the chilling moment when the construction of the Berlin Wall began, forever dividing a city and symbolizing the deepening divide of the Cold War era. In the dead of night on August 13th, 1961, East German police and army units initiated their mission to close off West Berlin from its eastern counterpart. By Sunday morning, the border was sealed shut. Taken just three days after this fateful event, the image showcases a group of determined comrades from the Combat Groups of the Working Class standing guard at Brandenburg Gate. Protected by an armored scout vehicle belonging to the border police, these individuals were tasked with ensuring that no one crossed into or out of West Berlin. Adding significance to this scene are two notable figures present: Willy Brandt, then mayor of West Berlin, and American Army Generals who had come to witness firsthand this unprecedented act. Their presence underscores not only international interest but also highlights how deeply impactful this division was for both local and global communities. Preserved through Terry Fincher's lens for Memory Lane Prints, this photograph serves as a stark reminder of a tumultuous time in history when physical barriers were erected between families and friends overnight—a testament to human resilience amidst political strife.
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