"The site on the western edge of Berlin is where athletes from all over the world headed 76 years ago to take part in the most infamous Olympic Games in history.
But the athlete's accommodation has been largely left to rot since it was abandoned by Soviet forces in 1992 with only 25 of the 145 original buildings remaining - including the crumbling swimming pool, gym, theatre and dining hall."
Photo at right: Jesse Owens won four gold medals and was the star of the Games in the world's eye
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Dilapidated: View of the House of Nations, which housed the many kitchens and dining halls in the 1936 Olympic village |
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The Allied occupation forces in Germany in both east and west Germany were usually stationed at former Nazi bases.
During 1974 to 1977, I was stationed at Andrews Barracks in West Berlin, which had been the base for Hitler's elite SS regiment that guarded the Nazi government in the 30's and 40s.
In fact, at the base library one wall was covered with Hitler's many visits to his "boys" during the Nazi years. I should add that other than making needed repairs and the addition of American Army equipment/troops, the base pretty much like it had under the Nazis.
There are many ghost soldiers of many nations in Berlin...
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