With news today of simmering Anglo-German rivalry over the future of GM's assets in Europe, The Times has an interesting perspective on one of the most potent divisions in post-war Europe - the Berlin Wall.
Roger Boyes notes how Mrs Thatcher expressed, in no uncertain terms, her fears of a unified Germany - seemingly much to the annoyance of German Chancellor Mr Kohl.
One particular view of one of the most symbolic mass movements of the 20th century demonstrates the challenges faced after that fateful day in 1989...
“East Germany was not an accretion of strength but, rather, 12 enormous Liverpools, handed over to West Germany in a tatty cardboard box, with a great red ribbon round it, marked ‘From Russia with Love".
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