This original 1961 press photograph captures a dramatic moment at the Berlin Wall, featuring an East German military truck deploying a high-pressure water hose against West Berliners near the Brandenburg Gate. This vintage black-and-white image reflects the fear and defiance during a critical period of the Cold War.
Mounted on Bainbridge board, this authentic photograph measures approximately 8\" x 10\". It is in good vintage condition with minor handling marks. Own a piece of history that illustrates the tensions of the time.
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This is an original mounted press photograph documenting a tense moment at the Berlin Wall during the earliest months of the crisis. The image shows an East German military truck using a high-pressure water hose against West Berliners who approached too close to the Communist positions at the Brandenburg Gate.
West Berlin police struggled throughout this period to maintain a buffer zone to prevent civilian–military confrontation. This photo vividly captures the atmosphere of fear, defiance, and division that defined Berlin in 1961.
A period typewritten caption is affixed to the mount, reading:
“WATER ATTACK—High-pressure water hose mounted on an East German military truck is turned on some West Berliners who ventured too close to the Communist positions at Brandenburg Gate. West Berlin police have attempted to keep free a 100-meter ‘no-man’s land’ at key crossing points to prevent a clash between Western civilians and Red forces.”
Details:
Original early-1960s press/museum photograph
Mounted on Bainbridge board (as issued)
Photo approx: 7½ x 9½ inches (estimate)
Board approx: 11 x 14 inches
Caption affixed with period tape
Good vintage condition with light handling marks
Historically important Berlin Wall incident image
A powerful and authentic Cold War photographic document.
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Packaged flat, reinforced, and protected for safe arrival.
⭐ Approximate Size
Mounted board approx.: 12\" X 10\"
Photo size approx.: 8\" x 10\"
⭐ Authenticity
This is an authentic, period-produced photo mounted on board by the issuing agency. It is not a reprint. Original Cold War press photos are becoming increasingly scarce, especially those documenting East German police actions near the Berlin border—making this a valuable addition to any historical or photographic collection.
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