Western (R): Germany (RG). Activity Along Demarcation Line

A file of correspondence concerning the interzonal border between East and West Germany. The correspondence reports on the projection of propaganda bearing canisters from East Germany over the border to the West, surmised to be in retaliation for leaflet-bearing balloons of West German origin. Further documents cover the extent of wire fencing and mine-laying in the border region, noting that many border areas have seen little maintenance, with previously ploughed fields now overgrown and many fences in a state of disrepair. The file also covers a request for greater resources for the British Frontier Service, which is tasked with carrying out border controls, liaising with federal agencies, and providing information about border incidents and the general situation.