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Under the Wall

Criminal

CHAPTER

The Rise of the Berlin Wall

This chapter details the abrupt construction of the Berlin Wall, which divided families and communities overnight, highlighting the emotional turmoil experienced by residents. It examines the contrasting lives between East and West Berlin, the oppressive tactics of the Stasi, and the societal pressures that led to individuals becoming informants. The narrative captures the desperate escape attempts and the profound impact the wall had on people's lives amidst the backdrop of political repression.

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