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The wall blockade and airlift were part of the Berlin Crisis, specifically the Berlin Blockade, which occurred from 1948 to 1949. This situation arose when the Soviet Union blocked access to West Berlin in an attempt to gain control over the entire city. In response, the Western Allies initiated the Berlin Airlift, supplying West Berlin with food and essentials by air. The crisis highlighted the intense geopolitical tensions of the Cold War between the Eastern and Western blocs.
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