Berliner Innenstadt in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Panzerkonfrontation am Checkpoint Charlie
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Checkpoint Charlie Tank Standoff
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
1. Panzerkonfrontation am Checkpoint Charlie / Checkpoint Charlie Tank Standoff Marker
In Erinnerung an die Panzerkonfrontation am Checkpoint Charlie vom 27. Oktober 1961 und in Dankbarkeit an den Berlin-Beauftragten des US-Präsidenten John F. Kennedy, Lt. General Lucius D. Clay, für sein entschlossenes Handeln bei der Verteidigung der Freiheit Berlins
Oktober 2011
October 2011
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1961.
Location. 52° 30.448′ N, 13° 23.424′ E. Memorial is in Berlin, in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is at the intersection of Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße, in the median on Friedrichstraße. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Friedrichstraße 43-45, Berlin 10969, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Checkpoint Charlie Site (here, next to this marker); Geschichtsmeile Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall History Mile (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Geschichtsmeile Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall History Mile (approx. 0.4 kilometers
this page online
Also see . . . Berlin Crisis of 1961. Wikipedia
The Berlin Crisis of 1961 (German: Berlin-Krise) was the last major European political and military incident of the Cold War concerning the status of the German capital city, Berlin, and of post–World War II Germany. The crisis culminated in the city's de facto partition by the East German erection of the Berlin Wall.(Submitted on August 31, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
2. Panzerkonfrontation am Checkpoint Charlie / Checkpoint Charlie Tank Standoff Marker
Checkpoint Charlie with the marker in front.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
3. Panzerkonfrontation am Checkpoint Charlie / Checkpoint Charlie Tank Standoff Marker
The view of the Soviet sector from Checkpoint Charlie.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
4. Panzerkonfrontation am Checkpoint Charlie / Checkpoint Charlie Tank Standoff Marker
The view of Checkpoint Charlie from Friedrichstraße.
Public Domain via U.S. Army photo and Wikipedia, circa October 1961
5. US Army tanks face off against Soviet armor at Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 31, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
