The Berlin Airlift
Lets see what we remember from our World History Course
September 1947 US, GB, France combine zones and create the province of Bizonia
June 1948 Soviets require that all Western convoys bound for Berlin travelling through Soviet Germany be searched
How do the Allies Respond? They refuse!
June 27 1948 The Soviets cut all surface traffic to West
What is Stalin’s goal?
How do the Allies Respond?
The Candy Bomber
2 million tons of supplies How long does it last? Ends May 12, 1949 After 270,000 Flights and 2 million tons of supplies
Questions?