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Berlin Airlift
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When the British French and US merged their zones in Germany what was Stalin's reaction?
He was mad about it but he didn't actually do anything until the British, French and US produced a new currency (the Deutchmark). He then felt that the countries were going against what was agreed at Potsdam so he blockaded all communications into West Berlin for Britain, France and the USA. The countries couldn't get any supplies into West Berlin so the people were starving. This began the Berlin Airlift.
What was the policy of aiding the British before the US entered the war called?
The policy was called "lend lease" and provided money to enable the US to supply goods to the British in the early part of the war.
How did Stalin try to force the US out of Berlin?
He set up a blockade of Berlin.
In response to the blockade of Berlin the US and Great Britain?
Began to airlift supplies to Berlin (:A+
What effect did the D-Day have on World War 2?
It sped things up in Europe; it was really a race between the Soviets (Russians) and the Western Allies, on who could beat whom into Berlin first. The Germans greatly wanted to surrender to the Western Allies, not the Soviets! Had the US/British not reached Berlin when they did, the Soviets (Russians) would have taken over ALL of Berlin, instead of just EAST Berlin.
What countries were involved in the Berlin Aircraft?
us and british
Which four countries divided Berlin after world war 2?
The US , British , French and USSR .
What was it called when the Soviets blocked the Allies' access to Berlin and the US had to airlift in supplies?
It was called the Berlin Blockade (June 1948 to May 1949) and the supply operation was known as the Berlin Airlift (June 1948 to September 1949).
When russia cut off western supply routes to berlin the us and great britain responded with the berlin airlift true false?
True. The Berlin Airlift was a direct response to the USSR cutting off supply routes. By doing this, the U.S. and Great Britain were able to get supplies to people in need who wouldn't have gotten them any other way.
What European city did the US help by aircraft during a war?
After WW2 the US & Britain had to supply Berlin by air because of the Russians not allowing vehicles to cross East German territory. This was part of the cold war. It was called the Berlin airlift, in 1947.
Why were the Berlin Airlifts necessary?
Because Stalin (The leader of Soviet Union) is unhappy about dividing Berlin, the capital of Germany into 4 zones after the whole Germany (Excluding Berlin) is divided into 4 zones. (That gives you 8 zones in total.) as Berlin is part of the East Germany. As you know, Stalin is an autocratic person such that he did not want democracy to be practiced within Soviet occupation of East Germany as this would threatens his propaganda. With such arrangement, he see the need to force the Americans and its Allies (British and France) to leave West Berlin as soon as possible (Being 3 out of the 4 zones in Berlin.) . Thus he need to launch Berlin Blockade which blocks all communications effectively from East to West Berlin as well as East to West Germany. (Yes- It is confusing I know that!) When he (Stalin) blocks all communication, all food, water and medical supply that were essential after the war (World War 2) were blocked and none of these supply could enter West Berlin. This is definitely causing great starvations to not only the troops from Allies but also the civilians within West Berlin. Therefore, the West were determined to save millions of lives by Berlin Airlifts- To supply necessities through air dropping. (Aircrafts were flown into West Berlin and dropped all the foods, medicine etc onto floor.) With Berlin Airlift, Millions of lives were saved from starvations (As communist regime ended up with starvations, poverty etc.), autocratic and repressive governments. The West Berlin was not fall into East Germany hands and Stalin remove the blockade after he launched it for 10 months. Yes- If Stalin were to shot down the planes for supplying necessities , World War 3 might have already begun as the tension during that time was very high. The airlift to Berlin fron June 27, 1948 to May 12. 1949 was necessary to keep the German civilian populaton from starving and freezing to death. The only way into West Berlin was by air after the Russian shut down the road corridor from the Western occupied zones to West Berlin. Had it not been for the round the clock efforts of the US and British Air Forces to deliver food, fuel and other staples the population would have starved and frozen in the winter
Why President Truman ordered goods and supplies flown into Berlin?
President Truman did this to prevent Stalin from taking over the city. Stalin blocked supplies to Berlin to force the US and British to abandon it.
What was the case of the Berlin airlift?
{| |- | Berlin is located deep in the middle of what was Eastern Germany. The capital city of Berlin was split in two, with the US supporting the Western half and the USSR supporting the Eastern half. At one point, the USSR cut they only access to Western Berlin by blocking the train lines. The US airlifted supplies into the city for months and eventually the blockade was lifted. |}
When and how was the Berlin Wall Built?
It was built August 13, 1961 using barded wire and antitank obstacles.:)
When the British French and US merged their zones in Germany what was Stalin's reaction?
He was mad about it but he didn't actually do anything until the British, French and US produced a new currency (the Deutchmark). He then felt that the countries were going against what was agreed at Potsdam so he blockaded all communications into West Berlin for Britain, France and the USA. The countries couldn't get any supplies into West Berlin so the people were starving. This began the Berlin Airlift.
Why did the us and Britain participate in 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.
Why do you think that West Germany wanted to maintain control over West Berlin even though it was not directly and physically connected to West Berlin?
Berlin is the cultural center of Germany. According to the Four Powers Treaty, West Germany did NOT have control over West Berlin. It was governed by the US, British and French Armies.
