# HISTORY OF WEST BERLIN FROM END OF THIRD REICH TO BERLIN WALL "BERLIN: TEST FOR THE WEST" 45654

"Berlin: Test for the West" is an Encyclopedia Britannica film that traces the history of the city from the end of WWII and the fall of the German Reich through the construction of the Berlin Wall. Willy Brandt was the mayor of West Berlin (:14) and the film had been produced in Germany by Chronos Films (:14). The Bradenburg Gate ( 1:18 ) in the 1920’s had stood as a crossroads between one of Europe’s busiest capitals ( 1:39 ) and the lively streets of Berlin are shown ( 1:59 ). The late 20’s had brought about world wide depression and Hitler is shown directing marching soldiers ( 2:38 ) in 1944. Footage of dust clouds and fighting in the streets follow ( 3:08 ) and in the spring of 1945, the city had been ruined ( 3:14 ). The German forces surrender on May 2nd and smoke is seen steaming up from the buildings ( 3:28 ) as civilians step from homes cautiously ( 3:37 ). In Potsdam, President Truman and Walter Atley ( 4:07 ) are depicted as well as Stalin ( 4:10 ). West Germany had been split under Polish and Soviet charge ( 4:23 ). The original protocol map of 1944 shows the division of Berlin ( 4:35 ) and the signed protocol is shown at ( 4:57 ). Each of the governing flags are shown ( 5:36 ). An empty office follows as the Soviets leave ( 6:02 ). The city begins to be rebuilt ( 6:11 ) and many others leave on trains in search of food in the countryside ( 6:23 ). A blockade is pictured ( 6:39 ) as Soviets stopped access to West Berlin. General Clay orders an airlift as planes…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: History, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/45654BerlinTestForTheWest)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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