More information about Berlin Brigade
Clay Headquarter
The headquarter complex for the United States Army, Berlin, was located at the corner of Clayallee and Saargemuender Strasse in Dahlem, Zehlendorf. This district, built up mainly between the turn of the century and the late 1930´s, was the location of many villas built by wealthy industrialists and financiers.
McNair-Barracks
McNair Barracks occupies the site of the former AEG Telefunken electronics factory, a Nazi-era complex. During the war, research took place on some of the "miracle" weapons that Hitler hoped would turn the tide of the war. One of the most important products to be developed and produced in the factory was a radar-guided flak control system which could ascertain range and select individual targets.
Andrews-Barracks
Andrews Barracks was originally constructed in 1873-74 as the Imperial "Hauptkadettenanstalt" - the main military academy of the German Empire. The decision to build this academy followed the creation of a German state in 1871. In the aftermath of German unification, the Kaiser wanted to centralize military instruction, previously conducted at three academies, into one institute. The first class of the academy graduated in 1878. During World War I, nearly 3,000 graduates of the "Hauptkadettenanstalt" died.
Roosevelt-Barracks
The complex now known as Roosevelt Barracks was built in 1884 to house a Royal Prussian Guards Regiment. It was used for this purpose until the end of World War I, when it was occupied by Berlin Police units. It later became site of the German Army Ordonance School, a function it served through World War II.
Teufelsberg Radar Station
On the hill "Teufelsberg", in the british sector, the US National Security Agency (NSA) built one of its largest listening stations. Some people think, it was part of the global "ECHOLON" intelligence gathering network.
Directorate of Engineering & Housing
Units of DEH: Costumer Service, Housing Division, Dahlem Guest House, Engineer Resource Management Division, Engineering Plans & Services Division, Supply Support Division, Buildings & Grounds Division, Utilities Division, Fire Protection Division
Harnack-House
The Harnack House was opened in 1929 as a centre for German scientific and intellectual life. The House was not significantly damaged at the end of the war, and after a short period in Soviet hands it became an officers' mess for the occupying U.S. Army, though because of its historical prestige it was also used for cultural and diplomatic events.
Tempelhof Central Airport
The 852nd Engineer Aviation Battalion arrived at Tempelhof on 10 July 1945. United States Army Air Force units also took over the airfield, and the 862nd Engineer Aviation Battalion built a concrete runway. With the formation of the United States Air Force in 1947, Tempelhof became a USAF base. The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) renamed the facility to Tempelhof Air Base ...
Checkpoint Charlie
Here you will see photos of Checkpoint Charlie. There are photos about the Berlin Wall Crisis in 1961, during the Cold War, and after the german reunion.
Allied Control Authority
On August 30, 1945 the Control Council constituted itself and issued its first proclamation, which informed the German people of the Council's existence and asserted that the commands and directives issued by the Commanders-in-Chief in their respective zones were not affected by the establishment of the Council ...
Transportation Motor Pool
Transportation Motor Pool was located at Andrews-Barracks. You will see photos of coworkers, repair shops and vehicles.
Housing Areas
Photos of the former Housing Areas: BB-Area, Dreipfuhl Area, Pueckler Area, Dueppel Area, Sundgauer Area and Baseler Strasse.
other installations
This will show photos of other compounds and buildings, schools, ranges, Supply & Services Division and others.
Parades
Photos of 4th of July parades, miscellaneous parades as well as visits of several U.S.Presidents.
4th of July celebrations
Here you will see photos and videos of the 4th of July celebrations after 1994 held on McNair-Barracks compound at the McNair-Museum.
BUSMVA Reunion 2006
Photos and small movie clips of the 2006 reunion in Berlin
Berlin Wall
Photos of the Berlin Wall
Maps
Maps of all U.S. installations of the Berlin-Brigade, inclusive T-Berg, Document Center, TCA, Checkpoints: Alpha Bravo and Charlie, Helmstedt properties ...
Berlin
Berlin photos - history and presence
Berlin Photos
The beginning after the "hour zero".
Here you will find misc. content regarding the history of Berlin after the war. It shows the situation of the occupied and devided city.
THE WALL, 1961
On Saturday, 12 August 1961, Walter Ulbricht signed the order to close the border and erect a wall.At midnight, the police and units of the East German army began to close the border and by Sunday morning, 13 August 1961, the border with West Berlin was closed.
THE FALL, 1989
The politburo led by Krenz decided on November 9, to allow refugees to exit directly through crossing points between East Germany and West Germany, including West Berlin. On the same day, the ministerial administration modified the proposal to include private travel. The new regulations were to take effect on November 10.
PHOTOS TAKEN OUT OF A HELICOPTER
1990 a helicopter was flying along the wall
