Germany 1919-1991 By MissHSaunders Period: Jan 1, 1919 to Jan 1, 1991 Germany 1919-1991 Nov 9, 1989 The Berlin Wall Fell The fall of the Berlin Wall was really important as it symbolised: Families being reunited End of Communism in Germany The start of a new, united Germany The end of the Iron Curtain in Europe The start of the end of the Cold War