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An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier... (b / w photo)
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An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier... (b / w photo)
3638403 An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier.... (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier of the German Democratic Republic with West Berlin to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate. East German propaganda photo.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22974936
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Brandenburg Gate Cold War East German East Germany Explaining Foreign Frontier German Democratic Republic Importance National Peoples Army Propaganda Situation Soviet Block State Visitors West Berlin
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history, as an officer of the National Peoples Army stands at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier to foreign visitors. Taken by a German photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection. The photo serves as a powerful example of East German propaganda during the Cold War era. It showcases how East Germany aimed to control its narrative and present itself as a strong force within Europe's Soviet block. The officer's role was not only to inform but also to instill pride and loyalty among those who visited. The Brandenburg Gate itself holds immense historical significance, symbolizing both division and unity. Standing tall between East Berlin (German Democratic Republic) and West Berlin, it became an emblematic representation of the Iron Curtain that separated Eastern Bloc countries from Western democracies. In this photograph, we witness an officer using his knowledge and authority to educate visitors about the state frontier with West Berlin. The composition highlights his confident stance against this monumental backdrop while emphasizing his role as a representative of power. As we reflect on this image today, it provides us with valuable insights into how political ideologies shaped public perception during times of intense geopolitical tension.
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