Berlin Wall

[thewillow]

I'm looking for a simple, comprehensive article on the Berlin Wall and the history of post-war Berlin for a teenager.

Can someone please direct me to something suitable online?  Thanks.

[Octavius]

Go to

www.historychannel.com

and type 'Berlin Wall' into the search - that should give you plenty to read + additional links on Berlin/German history

[Sludge]

Just in case a reader cannot bring it immediately to mind, the Berlin Wall, 1961 - 1989, was a staggered system of barriers between West and East Berlin 166 km long, which cut through 192 streets. First, from West Berlin, there was a wall made up of concrete segments 4 m high, usually with a concrete tube on top of it. Then (on the "eastern" side) there was an illuminated control area (known as the "death area"). Next there was a trench to prevent vehicles from breaking through. After this there was a patrol track, a corridor with watchdogs, watchtowers and bunkers. Finally there was a second wall. Escapees/refugees who reached the death area were shot without warning, and at least 100 people were killed there.