This is Berlin.
Berlin blockade. The Soviets blockaded West Berlin to force it to become communist (it was democratic). The Berlin Airlift is when the US airlifted supplies to West Berlin. You know so they don't give in to communism.
The 'Cold War' follows WW2 directly. There is much mistrust between Russia & the western allies. The Berlin Airlift, the Korean War & the Cuban Missile Crisis are all features of the cold war.
some say the Truman Doctrine of 1947 was the beginning. Still others say the 1948 Berlin blockaed and airlift signaled the start. 1947-1948
:Highlights of the cold war: 1. Cuban Missiles Crisis-Won (communists backed down) 2. Korean War-Won (communists were stopped) 3. Berlin Airlift-Won (we flew over the wall) Lowlights of the cold war: Vietnam War-Lost (Communist North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam) U.S.S.R.
The Berlin Airlift was considered a symbol of the Cold War because it showed the fight and isolationism between the Soviet Union and US.
Cold War
josh hutcherson
Berlin
It was called "The Berlin Airlift."
This is Berlin.
The Berlin Airlift was sent to deliver supplies to troops during the cold war. It also intimidated the communists and made them back down their blockade.
the Berlin airlift
The Cold War
A large part of the Cold War staring contest took place in Berlin, which was then divided, although the city was located entirely within Communist East Germany. Suggest you search "Berlin Airlift" and "Berlin Wall" for further info on Berlin's role in the Cold War.
The Berlin Airlift was a factor, supplies were flown in during Stalin's blockade.
The Berlin "Airlift" put the US Forces on wartime alert, as we were not sure of Soviet intentions...if they were going to use their military or not.