Checkpoint Charlie, the iconic crossing between East and West Berlin, was the epicentre of Cold War tensions. After WWII, the US and Soviet Union emerged as ideological rivals, with Germany caught in the crossfire. Secrecy, espionage, and fear defined this era as agents infiltrated enemy ranks for information. Revisiting Checkpoint Charlie's history offers insights into the price and meaning of freedom.
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