The Berlin Wall for 28yrs symbol of Germany's division 1961-89. Monument to Peter Fechter 18, who died. The question "Why ?"
The Berlin Wall is the single most important symbol of Germany's former division. The wall separated East Berlin and West Berlin for 28 years, construction began on Aug. 13, 1961, it was dismantled in 1989, Torn down, demolished, donated to museums and universities around the world, and sold as souvenirs - the wall almost disappeared. At least 133 people were confirmed killed trying to cross the Wall into West Berlin. The wall finally came down on November 9, 1989, after several weeks of civil unrest. During the Wall's existence there were around 5,000 successful escapes into West Berlin. The Memorial (pictured here) is to the memory of 18 yrs old Peter Fechter who was shot and lay dying in 1962 with border guards unable or unwilling to help. Behind it the question "Why".
Size: 3329px × 5079px
Location: Berlin
Photo credit: © Tom Hanley / Alamy / Afripics
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