berlin blockade and airlift Flashcards
what was the berlin blockade
The USSR closed all road, rail and river transport links into West Berlin. This stopped all supplies getting into the city. British, French and US troops were asked to leave.
when was the berlin blockade
started in June 1948 and ended in May 1949
how did the usa respond to the blockade
their only choice was to fly supplies by air
by 26th of june 1948 and 30th september 1949 thousands of tonnes of supplies were flown in daily
when did it end
on the 12th of may 1949 the blockade was taken down
how did the two sides look
usa - peaceful and generous
ussr - aggressive and threatening
when was the Federal Republic of Germany formed
September 1949 west germany was formed
USA
when was German Democratic Republic formed
October 1949, east germany was formed
USSR
