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Berlin Airlift (jun 24, 1948 – may 12, 1949)

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Soviet forces began a blockade around Berlin, disrupting all rail, road, and water connections to Western Germany. In response, the West began airlifting supplies into Western Berlin.

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Date:

jun 24, 1948
may 12, 1949
~ 10 months