My brother-in-law Werner was a passionate hunter. Until his early death he lived in East Germany, called the Deutsche Demokratische Republik, or DDR (in ...

The Cold War-era Makarov is a common pistol, but within the hundreds of thousands made, the East German variants are the most desirable.

Sometimes maligned as dowdy and underpowered, the Makarov is nonetheless a practical, low-cost alternative to pricier modern pistols—and offers a collectability that nearly anyone can enjoy.

Near the East German village of Wandlitz, nine miles to the east of Berlin, is a most unusual settlement. It is a walled-in compound of semi-forested land and wide lawns, within which sit some 20 ...

On 7th October 1989, the German Democratic Republic celebrated its 40th anniversary. The highlight was the military parade, and East Germany had a formidable military to show off. One year later, the ...

Stefan Sauer/dpa Site of a former East Germany bunker in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. According to its owner, there are several interested parties for the bunker, which is up for sale.