"Through this detailed archaeological investigation of Teufelsberg, one of the most iconic sites of the Cold War, many of its well kept secrets are revealed. The material remains bear witness not only to the facilities housing the cutting-edge technology of a past era, but also give a glimpse of the everyday life of the many men and women that served there. This innovative study clearly shows the potential of contemporary archaeology to uncover hitherto unknown aspects of the recent past and may serve as a blue-print for future studies of secret installations." Mats Burström, Stockholm University "An engagingly written and well-illustrated study of an iconic site of twentieth century conflict heritage, and a valuable contribution to the rich literature on the ruins, relics and remains of Berlin. It will be of interest and value to heritage professionals, scholars of espionage and the Cold War, and urban explorers and others fascinated by the material traces of the recent past." Dr Gabriel Moshenska, UCL Institute of Archaeology "Visible from afar, the white radomes of the Teufelsberg have always marked the most intriguing Cold War site in Berlin. This book lifts the veil of secrecy that shrouded this installation for decades, takes the reader back in time to the direct confrontation between the West and the East that characterised Berlin, and discusses the many layers of cultural significance embodied in the place." Professor Leo Schmidt, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus "The authors have, however, instituted an archaeological investigation of this one-layered site where, for example, floor markings would indicate the possible types of equipment in use in particular rooms.

Despite the vandalism the site remains substantially intact and can be 'read'. Something of a detective story, a fascinating study of an unusual militar.