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The Berlin Wall along Zimmerstraze, Berlin, close to Checkpoint Charlie
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The Berlin Wall along Zimmerstraze, Berlin, close to Checkpoint Charlie
The Berlin Wall along Zimmerstraze, Berlin, close to Checkpoint Charlie and the location where Peter Fechter a bricklayer aged 18 was shot and killed by East German border guards 17th August 1962 while trying to cross over to West Berlin. He was the twenty-seventh person to die whilst attempting the crossing. Circa 1965
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Media ID 21849906
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Barbed Wire Cold War Derelict Desolation Germany Nobody Sixties 1965
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Remembering the Tragic Loss - The Berlin Wall along Zimmerstraze, Berlin
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. This poignant print captures a haunting scene along Zimmerstraze in Berlin, close to Checkpoint Charlie. It serves as a powerful reminder of the tumultuous times during the Cold War era. In this desolate street scene from the 1960s, we witness the remnants of the infamous Berlin Wall and its barbed wire entanglements. However, this image holds an even deeper significance. It marks the exact location where Peter Fechter, an 18-year-old bricklayer with dreams of freedom, tragically lost his life on August 17th, 1962. As he attempted to cross over to West Berlin seeking a better future for himself, East German border guards mercilessly shot him down. Shockingly, Peter became one of twenty-seven individuals who perished while daring to make this treacherous crossing. The photograph encapsulates both sorrow and resilience within its frame. It transports us back to a time when Europe was divided by ideological conflicts and families were torn apart by concrete barriers like this one. Through its depiction of dereliction and despair, it compels us never to forget those who paid the ultimate price for their yearning for freedom. As we reflect upon this piece from Memory Lane Prints' collection without commercial intent or mention thereof - let us honor Peter Fechter's memory alongside countless others whose lives were forever altered by these historic events that shaped our world in immeasurable ways.
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