2a What was happening to the numbers
of refugees in July 1961? 2b How were the Allies trying to cope? 2c What were the main problems facing
them?
2d Why do you think that Intelligence
Offices were needed to process and interview East German refugees? 2e Is this source reliable evidence
that there were large numbers of refugees fleeing East Germany?
Look at your answers to the questions on source 2.
Which category / categories does it fit in your worksheet?
Do you think you will use this source in your exhibition?
What are its strengths and weaknesses?
Part of the report of a meeting of the
military and civil government of West Berlin discussing refugees, July
1961