Checkpoint Charlie

Day 7 Berlin – Checkpoint Charlie

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December 8th 2013
When I crossed into East Berlin in 1988 I went through the Friedrichstraße train station, so going to Checkpoint Charlie was something on my bucket list. I went into the museum when I was there. The picture of a very young soviet soldier actually shocked me – I thought he looked about 15 years old! ... 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