Berlin Blockade and Airlift (24 juin 1948 – 12 mai 1949)
Description:
The US, Soviet Union, and Germany were mainly involved in the Berlin Blockade and Airlift.The US and allies disputed with the USSR over Germany. The USSR wanted to keep Germany weak and divided while the US and allies wanted it to become a whole nation. in 1948, France, Britain, and the US withdrew their occupation of Germany and allowed them to join together, and the Soviet Union responded by holding West Berlin hostage.
It ended after the US and British had flown food and supplies into West Berlin for 11 months, where the USSR finally admitted defeat and lifted the blockade.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 juin 1948
12 mai 1949
~ 10 months