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Published on Nov 21, 2015

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Berlin Airlift

June 1948-May 1949

Germany was divided among allies after WWII.

In 1948, the Western zones in Germany were combined by the Allies.

Berlin had also been divided among the zones.  The Western zones combined.

Stalin saw a strong West Germany coming. He order a blockade of West Berlin

Berlin Airlift

The West responded by flying supplies to West Berlin.

June 27 1948 - May 12 1949

Western allies flew supplies like food to help the people of West Berlin. 

Over 200,000 flights brought supplies to West Berlin.

Berlin Airlift JUne 1948-May 1949

Stalin lifted the blockade in May of 1949.

Soviet Aggression

The Berlin Airlift is remembered today as a stand against

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