Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Selb
Berlin Wall Memorial – Park of Remembrance
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Selb
Berlin Wall Memorial – Park of Remembrance
Berlin Wall Memorial – Park of Remembrance
Mountain Biking Highlight
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge
Location: Selb, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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A piece of Berlin Wall with memorable background.
The 19-year-old border policeman Conrad Schumann is a trained shepherd and comes from Zschochau in Saxony. In the early morning hours of August 12, 1961, his brigade is relocated from Dresden to the Berlin sector border. His salaries increased by 30 East Mark "Danger Extra" to a total of 370 East Mark.On the afternoon of August 15, 1961, he flees as the first frontier policeman on the Bernauer- / corner Ruppiner Straße with a courageous jump over the barbed wire Verau in the West. The photo goes around the world with the message: The GDR run away their own troops.Source and more information
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•July 11, 2019
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