Berlin Blockade/Airlift (jun 24, 1948 – may 12, 1949)
Description:
After World War 2, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin under Western control and East Berlin under Soviet control. The Soviet Union started blocking all access to West Berlin. The Western countries had to deliver supplies to West Berlin through the air. The airlift lasted for almost a year until the Soviet Union stopped the blockade.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 24, 1948
may 12, 1949
~ 10 months
