The Berlin Wall - How it worked
Synopsis
The Berlin Wall, standing 3.6 meters tall, became a barrier that claimed 136 lives during its existence from 1961 to 1989.
Synopsis
Berlin's divided streets in the early 1980s reveal the stark reality of life under the Berlin Wall. The wall, standing 3.6 meters tall, was a fortified barrier that separated East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. It was designed to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West, with 12,000 border troops patrolling a 155-kilometer stretch. The documentary details the elaborate security measures, including trip wires, signal fences, and watchtowers, that enforced this division. It also recounts the tragic loss of 136 lives during escape attempts, illustrating the oppressive nature of the East German regime.
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Why Watch
- See the fortified border that divided East and West Berlin.
- Find out how the East German regime enforced strict escape measures.
- Meet the Church of Reconciliation, surrounded by the death strip.
Did You Know
- The Berlin Wall was 3.6 meters tall.
- The wall claimed 136 lives during its existence.
- There were 12,000 border troops stationed in Berlin.
- East German border guards had 60,000 automatic firing devices until 1983.
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How long was the Berlin Wall?
The Berlin Wall was 155 km long.
How many border troops were posted in Berlin?
There were 12,000 border troops posted in Berlin.
How many lives did the Berlin Wall claim?
The Berlin Wall claimed 136 lives.
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