The Courage of the Berlin Airlift
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What did US, Britain, and Soviet forces do to Germany by the end of WWII?
divided and occupied Germany
Which key city was divided and occupied by the US, Britain, and Soviet forces by the end of WWII?
Berlin
When did US, Britain, and Soviet forces divide and occupy Germany?
End of WWII
How did US, UK, France, and the Soviet Union divide up Berlin?
US, UK, and France controlled West Berlin, while Soviets controlled East Berlin
What happened after US, UK, France controlled West Berlin and the Soviets East Berlin?
Alliance between US+UK+France and Soviets grew hostile
What did many fear when the alliance between US+UK+France and Soviets grew hostile?
Soviets would absorb Berlin into Soviet occupied East Germany
What did Soviets blockade?
rail, road, and water access to Allied-controlled areas of Berlin
How did the US and UK respond to the Soviets blockading rail, road, and water access to Allied controlled areas of Berlin?
airlifted food and fuel to Berlin from Allied air bases in western Germany
What was the result of the US and UK airlifting food and fuel to Berlin from Allied air bases in western Germany?
lifted blockade to West Berlin