Why Did The USSR Impose The Berlin Blockade Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Berlin Blockade?
A
June 1948 to May 1949
2
Q
Why was Berlin Blockade important for the West?
A
Its geographical post inside the Soviet zone
It was the first direct clash between the East and West
For the West it was useful to have an output in the communist sea
the West feared, that if the Soviets took control of Berlin they would go on to take over the whole of Germany
3
Q
How many flights were used to airlift imports into Berlin?
A
279,000
