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

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in 1948, Stalin hoped to force the Allies out of Berlin by closing all land routes for bringing in essential supplies to West Berlin. In response to this, the Allies started an airlift of food and supplies into West Berlin.

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jun 24, 1948
may 12, 1949
~ 10 months

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