Interesting retro images.
13 August 1961 on the territory of East Germany began the construction of the wall, which was to stop the Exodus of citizens in more prosperous West Germany. The wall has existed for more than 20 years, and only in November 1989 saw the fall. This long-awaited event marked the beginning of the reunification of West and East Germany. Look at the unique images of the construction of terrible design and footage taken during her fall.
August 13, 1961. The soldiers surround the territory of the future of the Berlin wall with barbed wire. Uncomprehending people curiously watching what is happening.
On 15 August the entire Eastern zone of Germany were completely surrounded by barbed wire and, therefore, it was possible to proceed with the construction of the wall.
A border guard monitors the situation through binoculars, 1961.
Little girl from East Germany, looks out from behind barbed wire, October 1961.
Another defector. He was shot by the guards from the tower, on August 17, 1962.
The Berlin wall, 1968.
The Brandenburg gate, trapped behind the Berlin wall, November 19, 1961.
Known the 19-year-old soldier of the GDR, trying to escape to the Western sector to his family. This photo taken by Peter Leibinger 15 August 1961, became one of the symbols of the cold war at the time.
A mother and child pass along the Berlin wall, the date of the image unknown.
One of the most popular shoots. Then through the tunnel leading from East Berlin to West Berlin, fled 57. October 1964.
Such graffiti was spray-painted the Berlin wall from West Berlin in 1988.
A couple of men suddenly decided to jump over the barrier edge in the hope to have time to run to West Berlin, April 1989.
The guard, who was ready at any moment to open fire.
Joyful meeting of the inhabitants of West and East Berlin, 10 November 1989.
The demolition of one of the sections of the Berlin wall, 11 November 1989.
