It separated East and West sides of Berlin, controlled by communist and capitalist ideals respectfully
People from different sides of Berlin looking at eachother over the wall
The construction of Berlin Wall was ordered and performed by the communist rule in East Berlin, to prevent the East Berlins from escaping to West Berlin and further into west Europe
The Berlin Wall: A Short History of its Rise and Fall
A short but informative video that includes the history of Berlin Wall and the reasons why it was built
Soldiers guarding the barbed wire line - future Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall was built in just two weeks, turning from the barbed wire outline to four meters high brick wall with help of soldiers, builders and volounteers
Conrad Schumann Defects to West Berlin
This moment, captured into an iconic photo called "The Leap Into Freedom" captures a 19-year old soldier Schumann, that realized he was on the wrong side of the wall and finally jumped over, cheered on by the crowd
Soldier guarding the wall
The wall was guarded by soldiers with guns and barbed wire, taking lifes of many people that attempted an escape.
Kids inspecting the Berlin wall
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People working on building the Berlin Wall
The fall of Berlin Fall marks 36 years of anniversary
