Translated from the German. Originally published in German as: Die Grenzstreife, 2002. XCOL copy #1: Material removed from Joe Michaud Papers (MsC0982). IaU
Contents:
A tricky kind of taking up duty -- A special kind of department -- An unusual patrol vehicle -- Here we go -- The third man -- Bridge of unity -- The trial of courage -- Frontier defenses and their consequences -- The prohibited area : "am Böttcher Berg' -- Dangerous deceits -- The Steinstücken exclave -- Checkpoint Bravo -- At the scene of the crime : The Machnower Fenn -- No more worries -- How embarrassing -- The 'Salvation Island' -- An unexpected visitor -- A ride into doom -- 'Love compliments' -- And nobody knew his name -- Checkpoint Charlie -- 'Wall-Flowers' -- Mission accomplished -- Unforgotten -- Places of remembrance.
Summary:
"Reinhard von Bronewski, born 1947 in Berlin-Zehlendorf, served many years as police officer together with the American Military Police. In his book, he narrates a joint patrol with his American partner[s] along the Berlin Wall. During the so-called Cold War, the West Allied Forces, including the author himself as well as many other citizens were responsible for the security of West Berlin"--Page 4 of cover.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)727145891
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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