Berlin Blockade and Airlift: A Cold War Struggle

This chapter explores the pivotal events of the Berlin Blockade and the U.S. response during the early Cold War, focusing on the strategic division of Germany and the ensuing tensions. It details the logistics of the Berlin Airlift, including the aircraft used and the American innovation to supply food and resources to West Berlin amidst Soviet efforts to starve the city. The narrative reflects on the complex geopolitical landscape of post-World War II Europe and the emergence of communism, highlighting the resilience of Western powers against Soviet pressure.