jun 24, 1948 - Berlin Airlift
Description:
The Berlin Airlift began in response to the Soviet blockade of land routes into West Berlin. The United States sent a massive airlift of food, water, and medicine to the citizens of the city. For nearly one year, over 2 million people in West Berlin survived from the supplies the American planes sent.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 24, 1948
Now
~ 77 years ago