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Why were people in Berlin Germany fighting over the Berlin wall?
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∙ 11y ago
The residents of Berlin, Germany, were not specifically fighting over the Berlin Wall. The Wall represented the separation of East Germany (under the control of communism) from West Germany (under a less oppressive government). Residents from East Germany were forbidden by their government from fleeing to West Germany, and thus those who valued freedom - in both the East and West - fought to bring down the Berlin Wall and reunite Germany as one nation.
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Why does Germany try to take over Berlin?
Berlin was and is the capital of Germany. Germany never tried to take over Berlin.
Who took over Berlin?
Berlin, Germany.
Did anyone make it over the Berlin Wall?
Yes, over 12,000 people escaped over the Berlin wall from West Germany into East Germany in the first year (1961-62). Uncertain of total escapees.
Where was the Berlin air lift?
The Berlin Airlift took place all over Europe, where allied planes flew supplies over Soviet terrain to supply the people of Berlin, Germany!
What type of currency is used in Berlin?
Berlin is in Germany, the currency of Germany is the Euro(symbol €).
Why did people in east Germany risk their lives trying to cross over to West Germany?
They wanted to see their dear ones, separated from them by the Berlin Wall.
Why do you think that West Germany wanted to maintain control over West Berlin even though it was not directly and physically connected to West Berlin?
Berlin is the cultural center of Germany. According to the Four Powers Treaty, West Germany did NOT have control over West Berlin. It was governed by the US, British and French Armies.
In 1961 a wall was built through Berlin in order to?
The Berlin Wall was built to keep people IN East Germany. The Soviet state didn't want people crossing over into West Germany by building the guarded concrete barrier. It had barbwire, a no man's land, and guard towers.
How did East Berlin become democratic?
East Berlin (Germany) became democratic as part of the reunification of East with West Germany in 1990. With the fall of the Berlin Wall and the release of Soviet control over East Germany, the long-separated halves of the German nation, including East Berlin, merged to form the Federal Republic of Germany.
Why did it take so many countries to defeat germany?
There was really only Britain and the Soviets Fighting with half the American army because the Americans were also fighting in the pacific. Also Germany had a lot of men and used the blitzkrieg tactic which helped Germany take over almost all of Eastern Europe and France, so they had a large buffer zone to keep the enemy forces out of Berlin.
Why did the east side not permit people to approach the Berlin Wall?
They were worried that the people would try to escape over to West Germany. That's why soldiers were posted to shoot anyone who dared to come around. The communists wanted to keep their power over East Germany safe.
How long is the flight from Kyoto Japan to Berlin Germany?
Slightly over 11 hours.
