Traces of the Cold War in Western Poland
The western part of Poland, today on the border with Germany, used to be largely part of the German Reich … Continue reading Traces of the Cold War in Western Poland
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Soviet and East German Relics North of Berlin
For the full span of the Cold War, the communist German Democratic Republic has been a highly militarized region. Due … Continue reading Soviet and East German Relics North of Berlin
Cold War Forts and Museums in Denmark
During the Cold War the condition of Denmark on the international stage was among the most complex. Coming from years … Continue reading Cold War Forts and Museums in Denmark
Soviet Depots for Nuclear Warheads in the GDR
Despite their great destructive potential and strategic relevance, nuclear assets were deployed far from the ‘centers of power’ in Moscow … Continue reading Soviet Depots for Nuclear Warheads in the GDR
Forgotten Cold War Bases Around Prague
Todays Czech Republic was born from the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia in 1993. The latter was founded after WWI from … Continue reading Forgotten Cold War Bases Around Prague
Soviet SS-12 Scaleboard Nuclear Missiles in the GDR
A little known fragment of Cold War history concerns the deployment of ballistic missiles by the Soviet Union outside of … Continue reading Soviet SS-12 Scaleboard Nuclear Missiles in the GDR
Soviet Bases and Bunkers in Southwest Poland
Similarly to other sovereign Countries in the Warsaw Pact, post-WWII Poland had to host Soviet troops on its territory. These … Continue reading Soviet Bases and Bunkers in Southwest Poland
Secret Soviet Missile Bases in the GDR
Driving less than one hour north from Berlin, Germany to the beautiful region of the Oberhavel, you can find some … Continue reading Secret Soviet Missile Bases in the GDR
Soviet Airbases in the GDR – Third Chapter
As mentioned in previous chapters on the same topic – you can find the first and second here – the territory … Continue reading Soviet Airbases in the GDR – Third Chapter
Soviet Airbases in the GDR – Second Chapter
As pointed out in other posts on the topic – here and here -, the territory belonging to the German … Continue reading Soviet Airbases in the GDR – Second Chapter
