Berlin Blockade and Airlift. 1948-1949 (may 12, 1948 – jun 24, 1948)
Description:
Joseph Stalin, the Soviet leader, imposed the Berlin Blockade from 24 June 1948 to 12 May 1949, cutting off all land and river transit between West Berlin and West Germany. The Western Allies responded with a massive airlift to come to West Berlin's aid.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 12, 1948
jun 24, 1948
~ 1 months and 13 days