Photos
from the
German Democratic Republic
"DDR"
from my visit in 1963
the famous
Checkpoint "Charlie"
separating West from East in Berlin
the same photo, color enhanced
to overcome
the shortcomings of 1963 Agfa film
the Soviet
zone of occupation of Germany became
the "German Democratic Republic"
(the wall in front of the Brandenburg gate was
erected to prevent people from leaving the East to West Berlin)
The
memorial to the Soviet forces ended up just West of the dividing line
but was guarded by Soviet soldiers
the guards on the "DDR" side of the wall
the Humbolt University when Marx was honored
Eternal flame with an East German honor guard
The Soviet Army Memorial graveyard
"The Homeland will never forget its Heroes"
resolve of Stalin
a gray day in East Berlin
