Rasdorf, Germany, observation tower on the memorial site Point Alpha
, Rasdorf, Hesse, Germany - Point Alpha memorial, named after the former US observation post directly to the inner-German border, where until 1989 the invasion of Warsaw Pact troops was expected (Fulda Gap). / Memorial Site Point Alpha, named after former US Observation Point Alpha on the border to the GDR. Photo: The 1985 observation tower built on the former site Observation Post Alpha with the view towards the GDR, left photo of a US soldier. The tower was open 24 hours and radioed his data in the headquarters in Fulda. / Inside the observation tower from 1985 with the view to the then GDR.
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Rasdorf, Hesse, Germany
Photo credit: © Bastian / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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