Berlin Airlift

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When the blockade of Berlin started, what was the only way to get food and supplies into the city?

airplane

what were some short effects?

the people of berlin get food, supplies etc.

what were some long effects?

-US has bad relations with russia -soviets oppose marshall plan= another capitalist trick -West is able to force soviets to back down

How long did the airlift last?

10 months

When did it start and end?

1948-1949

Why did the Soviet Union decide to blockade the city of Berlin?

Because they thought that if they block the city of Berlin with no access to food or supplies France, Britain and the U.S would leave and the Soviet Union would have Berlin all to themselves.

Countries that were involved..

France, United States, Britain, and Russia.

Why did the Airlift have to take place?

It happened due to the Soviet Union blockade of Berlin. They wanted Berlin all to themselves and they so they closed all highways, railroads, and canals for western Germany.

Who were the historical people involved?

President Truman, Prime minister Winston Churchill, the president of France Vincent Jules Auriol, and Soviet union leader Stalin.

What country controlled the zone where the capital city of Berlin was located?

Russia

it lasted for more than a year and carried more than 2.3 million tons of cargo into West Berlin due to the blockade by Russia.

The Berlin Airlift


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