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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The Cold War in Hungary – Military Collections, Leftovers & More
Many traces of the communist dictatorship can be found in today’s modern and thriving Hungary. The most visited ones, like … Continue reading The Cold War in Hungary – Military Collections, Leftovers & More
Belgrade War Heritage – From WWII to the Yugoslav Wars
Belgrade, the capital city of today’s Serbia, with a population of 1.3 millions, boasts traces of dating back to the … Continue reading Belgrade War Heritage – From WWII to the Yugoslav Wars
The Aeronautical Museum of Belgrade
With a few parallels in aviation history, especially in the years immediately following WWII, former Yugoslavia benefited from supplies by … Continue reading The Aeronautical Museum of Belgrade
Former Soviet and East German Military Bases in the GDR – Pictures from Above
At the end of WWII, the territory of conquered Germany was split in four sectors by the then-Allies – the … Continue reading Former Soviet and East German Military Bases in the GDR – Pictures from Above
The Atlantic Wall in Denmark
A pleasant country in northern Europe, Denmark is geographically surrounded by the North and Baltic seas, and shares its only … Continue reading The Atlantic Wall in Denmark
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
Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary Celebrations in Schleswig-Jagel
The blockade imposed by Stalin on the jointly administrated city of Berlin in the spring of 1948 dissipated any doubts … Continue reading Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary Celebrations in Schleswig-Jagel
A Walk in Kiev – From Medieval Town to Post-Soviet Metropolis
Founded as a trading post back in the 5th century in the Ostrogoth region on the far eastern border of … Continue reading A Walk in Kiev – From Medieval Town to Post-Soviet Metropolis
Communist Highlights in Prague and the Czech Republic
Czechoslovakia had existed as an independent state since the end of WWI and the dissolution of the Austrian Empire. However, … Continue reading Communist Highlights in Prague and the Czech Republic
