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Q: What action was it called when the Soviets blocked the Allies' access to Berlin and the US had to airlift in supplies?
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When the Soviets blockaded Berlin in hopes of driving their former allies out how did the Americans and British respond?

The U.S response to the Soviet blockade was sending srms to Berlin by planes, therefor allowing them to fight back. The United States along with Britain and other countries send food, supplies, etc. They had continued this for about a year.


What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?

The event known as the Berlin Airlift was the Allies' response to Stalin's act of closing the roads through East Germany and to the Allies' occupation zones in West Berlin. In order to supply that half of the city, British planes, along with some American, flew into the city to airlift supplies. It was the only safe way to do it, because Stalin wouldn't shoot down an army plane for fear of World War III.


What was the Berlin crisis of 1961?

The Berlin Crisis of 1961 began with the Soviet Union building a wall between East and West Berlin. The Soviets shut off access to West Berlin. The Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift and the crisis was resolved.


Why was it important for the Allies to win on D-day?

The allies were desperate as the German force threatened to overwhelm all of Europe. Additionally, the Soviets needed the creation of a "Second Front" to relieve pressure on the eastern front. Without a successful operation, the allies may not have been able to get all the necessary supplies and troops into Mainland Europe.


What was an effect of agreements made by the allies at the potsdam conference?

The Soviets agreed to declare war on Japan.