THE BERLIN WALL 20 YEARS ON

(28 Aug 1981) ROVING REPORT 8135A: THE BERLIN WALL - 20 YEARS ON Background to Story: The Berlin Wall is now 20 years old. The East Germans began the physical isolation of West Berlin on 13th August 1961, partly with the intention of preventing a flood of their citizens leaving for the West. This report looks briefly at the wall's history and at conditions in the divided city today. Film: Rev – Sound: Mag/SOF – Colour– Available in HD #BerlinWall #ColdWar #Germany Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...