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The Death Strip  
   

The Death Strip

If a prisoner strayed from the concrete paths surrounding the perimeter of the camp onto this pebbled zone, they were shot without warning. Prison guards were not only encouraged to shoot to kill, but for every act of murder performed, the guards received a bonus in thier pay. Scary shit.
Lest We Forget

October 25th 2007
Gutentag. Berlin is a strange place, not exactly what I had been expecting, but defintely a blast, although our visit was rather brief. The effects of the wall are still clearly evident, despite the wall being almost completely physically non-existent, the vast vacant blocks across the city centre give Berlin a sparseness; a desolate and empty atmosphere that we havenĀ“t really experienced anyw ... read more
Europe » Germany » Berlin » Berlin

German Flag As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more
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