East German Peoples Police are seen reinforcing the barbed wire barrier between the Soviet and French zones of Berlin. Heavy concrete slabs are being erected to wall off East Berlin from the western sectors. 15th August 1961 UnitedArchives00106699

East German Peoples Police are seen reinforcing the barbed wire barrier between the Soviet and French zones of Berlin. Heavy concrete slabs are being erected to wall off East Berlin from the western sectors. 15th August 1961 UnitedArchives00106699

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Recording Date: Aug 15, 1961

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East German Peoples Police are seen reinforcing the barbed wire barrier between the Soviet and French zones of Berlin. Heavy concrete slabs are being erected to wall off East Berlin from the western sectors. 15th August 1961 UnitedArchives00106699

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