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Berlin, situated deep within Soviet-controlled East Germany, became a flashpoint in the Cold War as tensions between former allies escalated. By the late 1950s, the western sectors of Berlin prospered, while East Berlin struggled with economic and political oppression. Increasing numbers of East Berliners sought to defect to the West, turning Berlin into a major escape route. In response, the East German government, with Soviet approval, secretly planned to seal off the city. On the morning of 13 August 1961, the Berlin Wall began to rise, splitting the city for the next 28 years. The Wall became a symbol of division, desperation, and escape attempts. Many tried to cross the Wall, but at least 101 people lost their lives in the process. The Wall also became a symbol of Cold War confrontation. Shortly after its construction, American and Soviet tanks faced off at Checkpoint Charlie, marking a tense moment between the superpowers. Over the next 44 years, West Berlin stood as a symbol of Western resistance to Communist expansion. The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall marked key moments in the Cold War, shaping its history and signaling both the beginning and the end of the conflict.

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• Plný název: Berlin Wall
• Podnázev: Europe’s Cold War Front-line: Then & Now
• Autor: Martin Mace
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Pevná
• Počet stran: 192
• EAN: 9781036138653
• ID: 49160976
• Nakladatelství: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Rozměry: 246 × 172 mm
• Datum vydání: 30. April 2026

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