For the purpose of this Case Study, it is pertinent to note that Berlin-Germany was literally and metaphorically bisected by the Berlin Wall which was a symbol of Cold War. It was constructed on August 13, 1961 to split East Berlin, which was under communism of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), from West Berlin under democracy of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).

Constructed the Berlin Wall.

When in existence, East Germany or also known as the German Democratic Republic was out to establish the Berlin walls. This decision regarding the construction of walls was in connection with the rising emigration rate move from East Germany to West Germany. During early years after WW2, more Germany wanted more freedom and more opportunities in the West, therefore, there existed a clear brain drain in the Soviet-held East Germany.

With humans being the most precious capital that can ever be acquired, one of these was losing incredibly valuable human capital to the West and so, the East German leadership with support from the Soviet Union made a conscious decision to build the Berlin Wall. It tried to prevent further emigration, retain the Australian skilled human capital, influence perceptions of the global community and consolidate power.

The physical task

Merely which consisted of walls, fences, Watch Tower, and the No man’s land, it was not a wall but a system which was constructed in varied forms. Over the course of time, it underwent alteration in its physical plan and other features were added to tighten up its security in order to prevent escape.

Finally, the walls included first physical barriers of barbed wires and trenches, and other barriers that were improvised. Instead of a barbed wire, it was reinforced with anti-vehicle trenches, guard towers with searchlights, concrete walls afterwards. To whoever was attempting to pass from East to West, the wall evolved over time into a multiplex with extra layers which posed greater complications.

Charlie the Checkpoint: the famous border crossing

Checkpoint Charlie is specifically referred to as one of the most frequently utilized intersection crossing the border of the Berlin Wall. Tasks of the checkpoint were to control and facilitate movement of people back and forth between the American section in West Berlin and the Soviet section in East Berlin and vice versanya.

set under armed guards and tension, Checkpoint Charlie evolved into a vivid symbol of the divide that set East from West. During such confrontations, especially in 1961 when American and Soviet tanks faced each other and what almost turned into shots, it became the subject of interest all over the world.

The aftermath of the Berlin Wall

Thus, it is fair to say that not only the people of Berlin were influenced by the construction of the Wall but essentially global civilization as a whole. It was symbolizing the political and ideological divide that characterized the world during the Cold War period; it was literally a divide between communism and democracy.

To the inhabitants of Berlin, the wall was recognized as a dreadful partition that subdued affectionate bonds, opportunities, and casual gatherings on the other side of Berlin. Some families disintegrated and this unyielding wall crushed hope. The wall made East Berlin inhabitants think that their freedom was abridged, they were secluded and that they were being persecuted.

Berlin Wall’s Drop

The Cold War witnessed division of Germany and Berlin and the physical manifestation of this division was the wall dividing the two; however, the two sides of this wall came crumbling down on November 9, 1989. These changes emanated from a series of political and social revolutions that began in East Germany as well as in some other East European countries. The two Germany’s is united when the peaceful protest and the necessity of freedom led to the fall of the wall.

This way the communists through this joyous occasion was able to offer entertainment and recreation to Berliners while at the same time declaring the end of the cold war. By the fall of the Berlin Wall thus dawning communism in the Eastern Europe and Germany’s path to reunions were paved leading to the last halt of the Cold War.

Finally.

East Germans set up the Berlin Wall after gaining control over East Berlin and facing the waves of emigration. This fence, wall and other security measures were dug in between East Berlin and West Berlin. For nearly three decades it changed the lifestyle of Berliners and became the painful symbol of the division between communism and democracy. It’s last drop made it mark a significant era as well as the era of change in history.