Cold War Collection (page 4)

The anti-aircraft defence units of the National Peoples Army are able to combat with success any approaching enemy
3638421 The anti-aircraft defence units of the National Peoples Army are able to combat with success any approaching enemy target (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Fair City Leipzig (colour photo)
3638420 Fair City Leipzig (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair City Leipzig)

Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo)
3638415 Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin)

An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier... (b / w photo)
3638403 An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier.... (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Since 13 August 1961 the state frontier of the German Democratic Republic with West Berlin has been reliably protected
3638395 Since 13 August 1961 the state frontier of the German Democratic Republic with West Berlin has been reliably protected by the National Peoples Army

Barbed wire in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany, during the Allied occupation of the city after World War
6029814 Barbed wire in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany, during the Allied occupation of the city after World War II (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

An officer of the National Peoples Armed Forces explains to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate the necessity of
3638433 An officer of the National Peoples Armed Forces explains to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate the necessity of the antifascist protective wall

Valentina Tereshkova-Nikolayeva and Yuri Gagarin were heartily welcomed when they visited the frontier guards in Berlin
3638431 Valentina Tereshkova-Nikolayeva and Yuri Gagarin were heartily welcomed when they visited the frontier guards in Berlin on 20 October 1963 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Yong pioneers come to the Brandenburg Gate, the landmark of Berlin, to see their friends
3638430 Yong pioneers come to the Brandenburg Gate, the landmark of Berlin, to see their friends, the frontier guards (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Check Point Charlie (b / w photo)
3638429 Check Point Charlie (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Check Point Charlie)

The close ties between the people and the armed forces in the socialist states
3638417 The close ties between the people and the armed forces in the socialist states, a source of invincibility (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young pioneers congratulating soldiers of the National Peoples Army on their swearing-in ceremony (colour photo)
3638410 Young pioneers congratulating soldiers of the National Peoples Army on their swearing-in ceremony (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The friendly visit of a naval formation of the Baltic Red Banner Fleet to the port of Stralsund marks... (colour photo)
3638411 The friendly visit of a naval formation of the Baltic Red Banner Fleet to the port of Stralsund marks.... (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Memorial to the Victims of Fascism and Militarism soldiers of the National Peoples Army honour the pioneers of
3638398 At the Memorial to the Victims of Fascism and Militarism soldiers of the National Peoples Army honour the pioneers of peace and socialism (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Protected by secure frontiers, the construction of the GDR capital is going on (b / w photo)
3638393 Protected by secure frontiers, the construction of the GDR capital is going on (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British armoured car on the border between East and West Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate (b / w photo)
6029904 British armoured car on the border between East and West Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Together with the Baltic Red Banner Fleet and the Polish Navy the Peoples Navy of the National Peoples Army
3638424 Together with the Baltic Red Banner Fleet and the Polish Navy the Peoples Navy of the National Peoples Army.... (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

During a rest on a march, soldiers of the National Peoples Army are given a cordial welcome by inhabitants
3638419 During a rest on a march, soldiers of the National Peoples Army are given a cordial welcome by inhabitants (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

According to the Arrangement between the Government of the German Democratic Republic
3638414 According to the Arrangement between the Government of the German Democratic Republic and the Senate of West Berlin visitors

Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo)
3638423 Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin)

October 1961, Berlin Friedrichstrasse (b / w photo)
3638404 October 1961, Berlin Friedrichstrasse (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: October 1961, Berlin Friedrichstrasse)

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev accompanied by other Russian officials leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris after he said goodbye to French President Charles De Gaulle. 16th May 1960

Actor Richard Burton pictured in London during the filming of " The Spy who came in from the cold". May 1965

Chief Tech, Norman Clamp, of Southport, checking a Rocketdyne propulsion unit for a Thor intermediate range ballistic missile at RAF Feltwell. 2nd February 1960

The officers and men who form the launch crew standing in front of a Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile at the R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, Norfolk

A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific moments after the detonation of Britains second Hydrogen bomb. As seen by members of the press

Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits

Memorial for escapee Peter Fechter, at Zimmerstrae, Berlin, close to Checkpoint Charlie. Circa 1965 Peter Fechter a bricklayer aged 18 was shot

A Triumph Herald crossing the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie. Circa 1965 Following the erection of the wall in 1961, diplomats and foreigners were still allowed to cross the wall

A German diplomatic car crossing the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie. Circa 1965 Following the erection of the wall in 1961, diplomats and foreigners were still allowed to cross the wall

East German border police at the East Berlin entrance to Checkpoint Charlie located at the junction of Friedrichstrae with Zimmerstrae

A Humber Super Snipe crossing the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie. Circa 1965 Following the erection of the wall in 1961, diplomats and foreigners were still allowed to cross the wall

Memorial for escapee Peter Fechter, at Zimmerstraze, Berlin, close to Checkpoint Charlie. Circa 1965 Peter Fechter a bricklayer aged 18 was shot

West Berliners on Bernauer Strasse, use the upper windows of the Ausstellung as a vantage point to see over the wall into East Berlin. Circa 1965

A tram runs along Bernauer Strasse, Berlin. The buildings on the east side of the street are in East Berlin, and the sidewalks and the street in West Berlin

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"Cold War: A Frozen Standoff and Global Tensions Unleashed" In the midst of a divided world, the Cold War emerged as a chilling testament to political rivalries and nuclear brinkmanship. From Soviet propaganda posters depicting unwavering loyalty to Avro 698 Vulcan B-2 soaring through icy skies, this era was defined by fear and uncertainty. The Tsar Bomba nuclear weapon display showcased humanity's destructive capabilities, reminding us of the devastating power that hung over our heads like an ominous cloud. Meanwhile, battleships like the U. S. S. Missouri bombarded Chong Ji in Korea with their thunderous 16-inch guns, leaving destruction in their wake. As tensions escalated further, images captured at Guanajay in Cuba revealed launch sites for intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs), serving as a stark reminder that conflict could erupt at any moment. Checkpoint Charlie stood as a symbolic gateway between East and West Berlin - a physical manifestation of the ideological divide gripping Europe. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, even Guantanamo Bay witnessed intense moments when the USS Terrebonne Parish tank landing ship docked at Windmill Beach. The Korean War-era North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft soared above battlefields with determination etched on their wings. The echoes of past atomic bomb tests reverberated across time from Bikini Atoll in 1946 while Sputnik 1's launch sent shockwaves through nations worldwide. These events left an indelible mark on history - reminders that humanity teetered on the edge of catastrophe during this frigid standoff. Today we look back upon these spectacular yet haunting images captured throughout this period; they serve as poignant reminders of how close we came to disaster but also stand as testaments to human resilience and diplomacy amidst adversity. Let us learn from our past mistakes so that we may forge a future free from such icy confrontations.