Burned Bridge: How East and West Germans Made the Iron Curtain
In Burned Bridge, Edith Sheffer investigates how East and West Germans themselves erected the Iron Curtain along their shared border. Focusing on a divided town, the book uncovers the local initiatives that turned a provisional line into an impenetrable barrier, influencing Cold War dynamics and human connections across the divide.
About This Book
Burned Bridge examines the creation of the Iron Curtain through the lens of a specific border community between East and West Germany.
The book details how local residents on both sides contributed to building physical and psychological barriers that divided families and communities.
Edith Sheffer reveals the human stories behind the ideological frontier, showing how everyday actions solidified the East-West split.
This historical account highlights the grassroots efforts that made the Iron Curtain a lasting symbol of division during the Cold War era.
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