Berlin Blockade (jun 24, 1948 – feb 20, 1949)
Description:
On June 24, 1948, Soviet forces blockaded all road, rail and water routes into Berlin's Allied-controlled areas, stifling the vital flow of food, coal and other supplies. This was a result of stalin's paranoia about invasion and his communist nation being infiltrated by capitalism.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 24, 1948
feb 20, 1949
~ 8 months