Berlin Blockade (24 juin 1948 – 12 mai 1949)
Description:
In June 1948, the Soviets tried to block the merger plan by cutting all land access from the West into West Berlin. Over two million Berliners depended on the Western Allies for all their food, fuel & other needs. The U.S and other Western countries rejected the idea of using force to regain access to Berlin, instead they airlifted needed supplies to the isolated city.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 juin 1948
12 mai 1949
~ 10 months