The Berlin Wall
At midnight on August 13, 1961, East German forces, backed by the Soviets, began erecting a barrier that would become the Berlin Wall, physically and ideologically dividing East and West Berlin. Over the decades, the Wall became a deadly obstacle to freedom, separating families, prompting daring escape attempts, and symbolizing the Cold War's global tensions. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE…
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