Berlin Airlift

What was the only way to stop the airlift?

If Soviets were willing to shoot down British and US planes.

Soviets were just not willing to risk war.

How frequently were flights carried out?

For the entire 24 hours of the day, going through even harsh winter conditions.

What were the Soviets made to realise?

That the West would take action to defend democracy, but only in their zones of Germany and sectors of Berlin.

What did Stalin realise?

That the resolve of the West was greater than he expected.

What was the effect of support for West Berlin?

it raised their morale, and helped increase integration between Germans in Western zones and the Western powers.

What did the blockade and the airlift effectively do?

Sealed the division of Germany.

What began in the West following the blockade?

Discussion began for a new West German State.