Watch tower

One of a few remaining guard towers in Berlin, to the south east of the city centre. This tower would have been manned by East German troops ordered to shoot anyone who tried to cross.

Part 4: Berlin (Days 5, 6 and 7)

August 20th 2008
Yes I am aware that Berlin isn't in Eastern Europe either. Well spotted, clever clogs. But in August 1961 it became a divided city where the east and west snarled at each other face to face over a ruthlessly-constructed wall that split families and friends and which drew the Iron Curtain across Europe. What better place to launch into the east from? A fairly dull half of the six hour journey fr ... read more

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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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