Battle of Berlin

Kaiser Wilhelm Church

 I am writing down about Berlin again because part of Berlin world war 2 I missed and now I am going to share something about the role of Berlin city in World War 2. Berlin was the capital of Nazi Germany so that’s why in last days of World War 2 this city bears massive wounds given by allies’ forces and Russian troops.  World War 2 was begin at 1939 and in that days United kingdom was agreed to attack the German Military targets inside and out side Berlin. But later reports comes that RAF (Royal Air Force) also targeting civilian infrastructure. In reply German Air Force start targeting Rotterdam (2nd largest city of Netherlands) in 1940. in this year German forces enter the Netherlands to capture the whole country by order of adolf Hitler. 1000 civilian were killed but Dutch forces resist German army very bravely. But finely they fall. Well we were talking about Berlin’s role in World War 2 and the battle of Berlin in 1943. in November 1943 Harris launched a serial of air attacks on Berlin. As well as the other cites were also under attack randomly. In November in 1^st air raid was not able to get there objectives because of cloudy weather. But in second attack on 22 November 1943 was most affective attack of Berlin’ battle. That 2^nd air raid is famous because in that raid most of historical places were hit like charlottenburg, Spandau, Kaiser Wilhelm church, several embassies charolttenburg palace and zoo. On 17 December railways destroyed. And more attacks were taken place on 28 January and 15 February. The last raid of the battle of Berlin was in March 25. in the whole battle 315 raid took place till 1945 march. Near 1 million peoples get homeless and thousands of died including civilians. No matter who won the battle and who loss the reality is peoples died and loss there homes. No matter tanks and military vehicles are advancing or retreating earth is same every where and will be barren because of iron machine movements.

Flak Towers Under Constrution

 

The city of Bonn

Bonn is the largest city of Germany before 1990 it was the capital of West Germany. There were many government offices here before 1990 but after Germany unites half of government institute shifted to Berlin. Rhine river in the city makes this city a significance military position in 2^nd world war because it is very strategic and allies forces penetrate into Germany from this side after crossing the natural barrier. Bonn was in British rule after ending  of world war 2 that’s why city was selected as capital of west Germany. City is famous as birth place of Beethoven in bonngass area near a old hall. Many visit able sites are here like,

Bonn Minster is the oldest church of Germany built in 11^th century

Double Church is also built in 11^th century famous name is simultaneum.

Old Cemetery Bonn is also located in this city and very well known in the world.

Kreuzbergkirche is built in 16^th century

Bonn city has also many modern buildings like beethovenhalle, bundesviertel, post tower which is tallest building in north state.

Many museums are here like arboretum park harle, Botanical Garden, rheinaue, kottenforts. 

Manila

It will take minimum 10 hour flight to reach manila. The capital of Philippine. Manila becomes much highlighted in world war when city become the bloodiest site of war. More then 100000 peoples were killed. But after that city was rebuilt and now manila has full charm to attract the foreigners. Manila has several point of interest. According to me there are some places.

Bahay Tsinoy

Is the most prominent museum which was design by eva panamora in 1996 and opened In 1999. museum has diffrant typs of departments like early contacts, the parian, colonial culture, prints and photographs, national leaders of Chinese descent and much more.and national museum of Philippine is also has much things to see.

Rizal Park

It is historical park in the heart of manila city. Park is shaped in crescent and consist about 58 hectare area.

Manila Ocean Park

Ocean Park of manila has a verity of sea animals. Opened in 2008 and most foreigners enjoying here a 25 meter underwater glass tunnel.

Manila Zoological and botanical garden

Covering the are about 5.5 hectare that zoo 1^st time opened in 1959 and that’s why it become first and oldest zoo in Asia.

Malaysia pattaya to Kuala Lumpur

1612 km is distance from pattaya city to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

 With land of 329847 square kilometres Malaysia is sharing the border with Thailand, indonisia and Brunei Kuala Lumpur Is capital city and the population of Malaysia is exceed form 28 million peoples.

Malaysia was in British rule in 18^th century and achieved independence on 31 august 1957.   Malaysia is also famous for having a large number of animal species. I arrived at evening at Kuala Lumpur international airport and picked up by our hosts Mr Najeeb ahmadi. Najeeb told me that the actual founder of Kuala Lumpur was Yap Ah Loy. In 1881 town of Kuala Lumpur was swept out by flood and after that fire. At that time most of the buildings was made by wooden and atep so that’s why destruction was high. Yap Ah Loy setup a industry of brick and tile to build houses and other buildings. in world war 2 Kuala Lumpur was captured by Japanese but because of atomic bombing of allied forces Japanese commander surrender to British army. Some sites we hade visit are

1. Merdeka Square
2. House of Parliament
3. Petaling Street
4. National Palace
5. Kuala LampurTower
6. Central Market
7. Jamek Mosque
8. Batu Cave

And have lot of night clubs and bars near beaches Espanada, Hakka Republic, hard rock café, Luna bar and much more.

Journey to Pattaya Beach

This city is located at 168 km south of Bangkok near east coast of Thai gulf. Its population is approx 1100000. city was famous in past as a fishing village but in 1960 group of more then 60 us solders who were part of Vietnam war arrived in pattaya for take rest they found pattaya very relaxing. After that the beaches of pattaya city become very famous in all over the world. 3/7 million visitors comes here in a single year. Great shopping malls in front of beaches are also attracting the peoples from all countries. Major events of pattaya that attract visitors are.

1. Pattaya international Bed race
2. Chinese new year
3. Burapa Pattaya Bike Week
4. Songkran festival
5. Loi Krathong
6. Pattaya Gay Pride
7. Worlds Aids Day

Night life of pattaya is also famous because prostitution in Thailand is illegal but tolerated. Sex industry flourished here and host bars, gogo bars, massage parlours, saunas and other entertainment resources are serving tourist.

Main Sites to visit are.

1.      Sri Racha Tiger Zoo

2.      Vimantatalay tourist Submarine

3.      Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden

65 percent of Thailand’s economy is depending on tourism and 40 percent of that is belonging to pattaya beaches and festivals.

Swat The Switzerland of Pakistan

A 40 kilometres ride of a taxi with a mass destruction smell was memorable because most of the time I breath with my mouth not from my nose. We reached at capital of swat saidu shareef.  The city of swat Calles Switzerland of Pakistan in past but now days a military operation is in process due to Taliban influence so Switzerland changes into rubble. Landscapes are charismatic rises with Swat River to Hindu Kush mountain rang. Udyana is the ancient name of the city from that century many invaders make this city a battle ground like Alexander the great from Greek. And in Greek time city names were found as Ora and Bazira and after that in 2^nd century city and surrounding were occupied by Buddhists. That’s why we saw many places where Buddha’s status is seated. Many lakes and hiking points are located in city and also just outside the city. Our host in swat was a former major from FF(Frontier force) he warm welcome us and entertain with nice coffee. He told us that few months ago Taliban captured almost whole city. But thanks to Pakistan army they drove back the Taliban. But they are still trying to fight back. The tactics they are using is to blow up government buildings and schools. Mortar attacks and suicide attacks. During our discussion a man comes into room and asks us to do not go outside. I look at major he define me that there is intelligent reports that Taliban are about to attack some areas of city. Suddenly explosion shakes the room. I jumped over the chair and take cover behind the dining table. We heard 2 or 3 massive explosions along with gun fire. After 15 minutes everything goes calm. I was thinking about my decision to visit swat. But now I have to face these. Our informer told us that 25 Taliban attack the outpost of city with one suicide attack helped with mortars. Thank god no one hurt badly. In next 3 days we visit 3 lakes kundol lake, Bashigram Lake, and spin Khwar Lake including swat museum. In museum we saw gandhara sculptures and many things that belong to Buddhists. In these 3 days we heard firing and small explosion almost every day but luckily we remain safe and come back to Peshawar to prepare for next tour of Karachi.