The Wall and East German Guard Tower
Photo from Ken Stalker. Here the Iron Curtain is not barbed wire, it is a concrete wall, because this portion of the wall is in a more populated area. Note that the tower still has clear visibility of no-mans-land which in this case is a river.
Read MoreEast German Guard Tower
Photo from Ken Stalker. Up on the Iron Curtain the guard towers were manned 24/7.
Read MoreThe Iron Curtain
Photo from Ken Stalker. Note the fence and the wall dividing East and West Germany. The East German guard tower has clear visibility of no-mans-land.
Read MoreSoldier writing a letter home
Photo from Ken Stalker. The Hand written letter was a fine art form back in the late 1950's when Brat: Kids of Warriors takes places. Those were the days before PC's, email, smart phones, texting, etc. Virtually the only communication between family and friends was the letter (an art form that today is nearly lost). Troops of the 4th Armored Division were stationed overseas. So communicating anything with their family took at least a week.
Read MoreThe rifle range at Cook Barracks
Photo from Ken Stalker. These are troops on the rifle range at Cook Barracks. The rang e right next to the Flugplatz.
Read MoreChoppers landing at the Flugplatz
Photo from Ken Stalker. Can't you just see Jack and the brats watching these choppers land at the Cooke Barracks Flugplatz.
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I am a military brat—and I say that with great pride.