7. Berlin Wall Flashcards
1
Q
13 August 1961
A
Wall built
2
Q
How long?
A
27 miles
3
Q
Zone between East and West?
A
Death zone
4
Q
Impacts of wall
A
Stand off between superpowers
Trigger point for cold war?
Split families apart
Job loss
5
Q
Features
A
Outer wall - concrete Signal fence - barbed wire, alarmed if wires touch Rear wall - concrete wall, 10 ft Guard road - for patrolling soldiers Watchtower Death strip - sand to show footprints
