How did the Berlin airlift start?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The Berlin airlift began in 1948 as a response to the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin, cutting off supply routes to the city. The Western Allies organized an extensive airlift operation to deliver food, fuel, and supplies to the citizens of West Berlin. This operation lasted for over a year, effectively breaking the blockade and demonstrating the resolve of the Western powers during the early stages of the Cold War.

Answer 3

USA won the Berlin Airlift

Answer 4

Nobody won, it was not a competition