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East Germany closes Berlin crossings with barbed wire in 1961
Germany
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 7:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
East German troops installed barbed wire overnight, dividing Berlin and stopping trains, cars and people from crossing between East and West.
SO WHAT?
The event marked a major Cold War confrontation and severe restriction of cross-border movement.
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