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Conclusion of the Berlin Airlift Operations
The Berlin Airlift officially ended, marking a significant turn in post-war European relations. Initiated in June 1948, the Berlin Airlift was a response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin; Allied forces conducted extensive airlift operations to supply the city with necessary food and resources. By September 1949, the lifting of the blockade confirmed the success of these operations, leading to the withdrawal of airlift operations by the Western Allies. Over 200,000 flights were made, delivering approximately 2.3 million tons of supplies to the city's residents, illustrating a pivotal moment in the early Cold War tensions between the East and West.
Continue ReadingFirst Supply Flights During Berlin Blockade
In response to the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin, the United States and its allies initiated a massive airlift operation to supply the city. This airlift effort began in June 1948 and marked a significant moment in Cold War history. The operation was known as the Berlin Airlift and involved delivering food, fuel, and other essential supplies to the residents of West Berlin. The successful execution of air supply missions demonstrated Western resolve against Soviet pressure, establishing a critical precedent for airpower use in humanitarian crises.
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