As far as historical objects go no other object is more famous than the Berlin Wall although the Great Wall of China has a similar meaning in Chinese culture. Constructed in 1961, in an effort to separate East and West Berlin during the Cold War, the wall became the...
History was marked by World War II, and Berlin became one focal point during this period. Today, the city is replete with thLe signs of the war and offers every traveler an opportunity to explore the history of the event. Of course, in this article, some of the...
The East Berlin was the capital of East Germany and the majority of its time was under the communism regime. However, the problem was not so straight forward as distinguishing between the two categories mentioned above. To better understand here are the history and...
The Berlin Wall was a very real, and symbolic divide between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. This monumental building existed from 1961 till 1989 and determined political and economic processes, as well as individual fates. Unfortunately, in this article we...
In this WAR TIMES article series, we will examine the subject of the Berlin Airlift during Cold War. In this blog post, we shall endeavor to define, justify and discuss the numerous components of this historic event. In this blog post, whether you are a history...
Do you want to travel to Berlin and you are in a way curious to find out how its historic Cold war era was like? The Berlin Welcome Card Cold War Museum is just the place you want! Here in this blog article, we will provide accompanying information on all the aspects...
Introduction Da wird man sich vorstellen können, in die Zeit der Spitze des Zweiten Weltkrieges versetzt zu sein, in der mächtige Bischofssitze und Türme als Zeichen der Macht und Verteidigung dienen. The Flak Towers of Berlin were part of the largest and tallest...
The cold war was a state of political rivalry between the USA and USSR which stretched from the end 2nd world war to early 90’s. While the conflict primarily played out on a global scale, one city became a major symbol and battleground during this time: Berlin. ...
Here is your tour guide to Berlin welcome to the city that was once divided but now united you. If you want to know more about the period of the Third Reich, a Free Walking Tour is a perfect chance to discover the city and consider destiny of this period. To help you...
The reunification of East and west Germany was celebrated when the Berlin wall which was built since 1961 to separate evolving East Germany from West Germany was annihilated on November 9, 1989. This gigantic event brought about tremendous implications in political,...
This is a guide to Berlin, Germany’s pulsating capital city. As is expected from any city with such a rich history and architectural design, walking tours are the best way to explore this unique city. Street walks in Berlin offer a chance to plunge into the...
Cold War Museum in Berlin is one of those interesting locations that will be appreciated by every fan of history, as well as all those who are ready to get acquainted with one of the most important phenomena of the twentieth century. The museum was set up to...
The Berlin Wall is one of the most known split barriers in the contemporary world. It was constructed in 1961 and remained till its demolition in 1989 and was a dividing line between East and West Germany during Cold War. But how did it come to be? In the following...
This division came into force in August 1961 after the East German regime built the Berlin Wall, a critical event in German history and the Cold War as well. This physical barrier existed between East Berlin and West Berlin making it difficult of individuals goods and...
Visiting Berlin? Interested in exploring the best of this energetic city’s past? Well, how about a historical walking tour? Himar becomes an engaging perspective to look at walking tours, which enables you to focus on major attractions, listen to amazing stories, and...
For many people when they hear the word Berlin Wall they tend to have a question about which war it was built for. The Berlin Wall per se was not a structure of a war but was a wall that separated the city of Berlin in Germany during the major war, the Cold War. The...
Berlin Wall was one of the strong representatives of the Cold War as the large concrete wall that separated East and West Berlin from 1961 through 1989. Constructed by the Government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the wall had turn into an agonizing phrase...
The Cold War was one of the highlights of global history, and Berlin played a crucial role in it. Today, the city hosts a great number of the places that give an insight of the situation during the war. Here, in this most extensive and detailed Berlin Cold War Tour...
The operation that was to be known as the Berlin Airlift started during the cold war on 24th June 1948 and ended on 12th of May 1949. It was a tremendous … welfare and organizational mission which sought to ensure that people of West Berlin received their needs and...
Welcome Are you preparing for a trip to Berlin and let’s say you only have time for the east the lively the historical? Look no further! Here we present you this huge guide where we will show you the most unique Things to do in Berlin East. Let me introduce places...
The Berlin Airlift or the Berlin Blockade was a humanitarian operation managed by the Western Allies in the post Second World War period. It began on 24th June, 1948 and ended on 12th February 1949 with an aimed of delivering food and other necessaries to West...
Introduction As a visitor to Berlin, Germany you should make a stop at Oranienburger Strasse. This historic and social mad venue is in the center of the city and famous with beautiful nightlife, historical and cultural activities. In this blog post, we will take a...
Here is the role of the Berlin Airlift in defining the future of the Cold War. It was an international problem that took place between 1948 and 1949 hence, it was caused by the Soviet Union’s blockade of West Berlin. In this part of the blog, we will look at the main...
Do you wish to know more about the Cold War history? Start with what Berliners themselves have to say but since this paper is focusing on younger generations one can turn to TU Berlin students for insights of this global problem. For one, a Cold war walking tour in...
Introduction The symbol of the Cold War – the Berlin Wall – has fell, and it was the key changing the world and indicating the beginning of a new epoch. This giant occasion was the unity of Germany and was the start of a new period of time in the country. The present...
Indeed the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, and more importantly the existence of the wall for nearly twenty eight years was a great challenge to west Germany. Besides, the Wall divided the city of Berlin geographically and equally symbolized division of the...
Ultimately the Berlin Wall is still considered one of the most potent iconic references to the Cold War era. This wall constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in 1961 split Berlin into East and West for nearly twenty seven years. Here in this blog post,...
Cold war was a historical standoff of political and military between the United States and the Soviet Union. This global conflict was from end of the WWII to early nineties and it gave its impact upon any country of the world including Germany and its capital Berlin....
Greetings to all the readers of our blog post dedicated to the Berlin Wall! Here, you will learn about the origins and functions of the Berlin Wall and what it meant for the countries of the world during the Cold War. Whether you are a history freak or someone looking...
Introduction Sitting wall dividing Berlin as constructed by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in 1961 symbolized the cold war more than anything architectural. It further split the city of Berlin into two by placing East Berlin under Soviet rule while...