On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. This wall was both a symbolic and physical barrier between Soviet and Western ideals for over 30 years. After WWII, Germany was divided into four parts, each run by a different nation. Berlin was divided as well, and it served as the most important border-crossing and battle ground for the Cold War. After thousands of citizens fled the Soviet-let East, they built The Berlin Wall which divided the city in two. Hundreds were killed as guards had orders to shoot to kill, but eventually, the wall came down. What accidental press conference helped destroy the wall? Who was Harald Jager, and what part did he play? What does a mine field, archery, and fake planes have to do with one family’s escape? Listen, laugh, learn.

 

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History Channel’s Take

https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/what-was-the-berlin-wall-and-how-did-it-fall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_the_Berlin_Wall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall

https://www.thoughtco.com/the-berlin-wall-28-year-history-1779495

https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/short-history/berlinwall

https://time.com/5720386/berlin-wall-fall/