Berlin Blockade and Airlift (jun 24, 1948 – may 12, 1949)
Description:
In response to both the reunification the French, American, and British occupation zones, as well as the introduction of the German Deutsche Mark, the Soviets cut off all access to West Berlin from the West via road and train. In response, the West would fly supplies into West Berlin for over 320 days before the Soviets would call quits.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 24, 1948
may 12, 1949
~ 10 months