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262. Berlin Blockade: Airlift Across The Iron Curtain (Ep 2)

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Berlin Blockade and the Airlift Challenge

This chapter explores the escalating tensions in post-World War II Berlin, leading to the division of the city and the onset of the Berlin Blockade. It details the strategic responses of the Western Allies, highlighting the logistical challenges and innovative planning behind the Berlin Airlift. Key figures and historical events are examined to underscore the ideological battles and urgent necessity of sustaining Berlin amidst Soviet pressure.

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