Rasdorf, Germany, view from the observation tower at 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: Looking at the time of the GDR erected in 1985 an observation tower on the site of the former Observation Post Alpha. The tower was open 24 hours and radioed his data in the headquarters in Fulda. Two originating from the Eastern brothers look towards today Thueringen. / View from the observation tower to the then GDR. Two brothers, former GDR citizens look in the direction of todays Thuringia.
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Rasdorf, Hesse, Germany
Photo credit: © Bastian / Alamy / Afripics
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