I have always wanted to visit the 'Gedenkstätte Deutscher Widerstand' in Berlin however, even though I have visited Berlin several times, for one reason or another it was not until last week that I paid a long overdue visit. I have always been deeply interested in the 20 July 1944 bomb plot, and in particular, Oberst Claus von Stauffenberg.
With the clock running against the scheduled departure flight, I finally made the visit last tuesday, 17 July 19.
Walking from Brandenburg Tor, I was really conscious of the time and was determined to make the most of this opportunity. Stopping to confirm directions with the Polizei on duty outside the South African Embassy, I asked the location of the Bendlerblock and was met with a blank stare. When I mentioned 'von Stauffenberg' the response was instant, he literally straightened up and enthusiastically pointed us in the right direction saying what a inspirational man he was and wished us well on our visit. A short distance away was the signpost 'Stauffenbergstrasse'.......
With the clock running against the scheduled departure flight, I finally made the visit last tuesday, 17 July 19.
Walking from Brandenburg Tor, I was really conscious of the time and was determined to make the most of this opportunity. Stopping to confirm directions with the Polizei on duty outside the South African Embassy, I asked the location of the Bendlerblock and was met with a blank stare. When I mentioned 'von Stauffenberg' the response was instant, he literally straightened up and enthusiastically pointed us in the right direction saying what a inspirational man he was and wished us well on our visit. A short distance away was the signpost 'Stauffenbergstrasse'.......
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