After the war, Germany was divided into four occupations.
(02:52)After midnight, troops were ordered to secure the Berlin border.
(03:02)For extra security, landmines lined the wall borders.
(02:38)Guards at the wall were ordered to fire at anyone attempting to cross the border.
(02:51)Areas were cleared out to provide more space for the growing wall.
(03:03)It was nearly impossible to divide some of Berlin’s central areas.
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