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There are no cons, other than the usual logistical problems which is part of life. The people needed food and medical supplies...we supplied it. It was worth it.
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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.
Beginning date 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
What did USSR do in 1948 which was aggressive and what actions did us take in response?
The Soviets/Russians closed off West Berlin, located in East Germany, to land vehicles (cars, trucks and railroads) from West Germany. The Russians closed off West Berlin to try and show how strong and powerful they were. The USA response was to fly airplanes around the clock, non stop, into West Berlin and it was called the Berlin Airlift. It lasted for several months, a few planes crashed, due to accidents, (none were fired upon by the Communists), and some aircrews died or were badly injured. After seeing that the airlift made the land blockade a failure, the Soviets/Russians gave up and opened up West Berlin to land traffic.
What were cold war confrontations?
Anytime that Democracy and Communism clashed, it was a confrontation. Some were done in secret, and some were highly visible. Some used only words, and some used weapons. Some were bloodless, and some were bloody. The Berlin Airlift, Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean conflict, and the wars in Vietnam, Nicaragua, and Afghanistan were visible example of Cold War confrontations.
What city did Hitler commit suicide?
In a bunker some 20-30 feet under the garden of the Reich Chancellery building in Berlin.
What was some of the things distributed buring the Berlin Airlift?
Food, clothing, and first aid types of medical supplies.
What is an airlift?
It's when people use airplanes to carry people or supplies somewhere. In the context of Germany and the Cold War, it was when, in 1948-1949, the Soviets blockaded West Berlin in an attempt to starve the people into surrendering and joining them. The USA, UK and some Commonwealth countries conducted the "Berlin Airlift", where they used airplanes to bring supplies to West Berlin- thereby thwarting the Soviet effort.
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.
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.
How did the Allies solve the Berlin blockade?
The US Air Force led a coalition of western countries in airlifting supplies to Berlin. The Berlin Airlift lasted about a year. Never before had a major city been supplied with all the essentials for survival by an extended airlift. This was a major step in the cold war, showing that the Soviets were willing to provoke war by violating treaties and agreements, and showing that America, Britain, and France would not stand idly by and let them get away with it. The Berlin Airlift cost nearly 100 American lives. Most were accidents caused by poor weather conditions and heavily laden planes, but some were in collisions with Soviet planes that harrassed the airlift effort.
Beginning date 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
What was important during Harry S. Truman presidency?
Many things happened but some of the highlights were dropping the atomic bomb on japan ending WW2. Another very important thing that happened was the Berlin airlift airlifting supplies for a year to east Berlin and allowing ground acces into east Berlin once again.
How did Berlin airlift affected German attitudes towards the US and Berlin?
The Berlin Airlift did more than anything else to encourage pro-Western. The vast majority of Germans expected the West to do some kind of deal with Stalin and were most impressed by the Western response.
How did the Berlin airlift start?
The Berlin Airlift occurred after World War 2. When Germany surrendered, the four major countries of the Allies were placed in charge as occupation forces. The four countries were USA, Britain, France and Russia. The country was divided up into sectors and placed under the control of each country and the capitol city of Berlin was also divided. Later, Russia began to isolate the territories under their rule, including other border countries. This divided Germany and eventually Russia erected a wall that was known as the "Iron Curtain" along the border. Since the city of Berlin was within the region occupied by Russia, the sectors of the city that was under the rule of US, Britain and France were cut off from the other regions of Germany to the west, which still had some freedom. The Soviet Prime Minister wanted to exert complete control, so he closed the only road that connected the part of Berlin that was free from the remaining West Germany. The US and the other allies didn't want Russia to take complete control over Berlin, so they sent food and supplies into Berlin by air---thus the Berlin Airlift.
What did USSR do in 1948 which was aggressive and what actions did us take in response?
The Soviets/Russians closed off West Berlin, located in East Germany, to land vehicles (cars, trucks and railroads) from West Germany. The Russians closed off West Berlin to try and show how strong and powerful they were. The USA response was to fly airplanes around the clock, non stop, into West Berlin and it was called the Berlin Airlift. It lasted for several months, a few planes crashed, due to accidents, (none were fired upon by the Communists), and some aircrews died or were badly injured. After seeing that the airlift made the land blockade a failure, the Soviets/Russians gave up and opened up West Berlin to land traffic.
How many people died from the Berlin blockade?
As I understand it nobody died due to the Soviet blockade of Berlin. The US Air Force began flying in supplies long before that would have become an issue. A few deaths did result from airplane crashes during the airlift operations to supply Berlin. However of course some people did die during the period of the Soviet blockade of Berlin but those were from the usual causes people die from and were not directly connected to the blockade.
What are some pros and cons about going to Hawaii on vacation?
Cons include the transportation costs that eat up a lot of the holiday budget. Pros include the fact that the cost of that transportation is worth the price. Cons include the travel time that eats up a full day of your holiday. Pros include the lost time spent in travel is worth it.
