The Construction of the Berlin Wall

The Construction of the Berlin Wall

This course explores the critical events leading to and immediately following the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961. It delves into the post-World War II division of Germany and Berlin, the escalating refugee crisis, and the diplomatic failures that culminated in this iconic Cold War barrier. Learners will understand the motivations behind its construction and its profound immediate and long-term impacts on superpower relations and the symbolism of the Iron Curtain.