Berlin Blockade Flashcards
0
Q
Why did Stalin blockade berlin
A
In response to the United Western Germany and the new currency
1
Q
When did uk USA and France unite their taper man zones?and what else did they do that month?
A
June1948 introduce a new currency
2
Q
The wests response to the berlin blockade?and why?
A
Supplying east berlin by air as they saw the blockade as an attempt to starve berlin into surrender
3
Q
How long did the berlin blockade last?
A
318 days
4
Q
How often did a supply plane land in berlin?
A
Every 3 mins
5
Q
London conference
A
Dec 1947 uk USA and France meet without ussr
6
Q
Results of berlin blockade
A
West Germany -federal republic of Germany
East Germany- democratic republic of Germany
Iron curtain permanent
Arms race begins
1949 NATO set up
