1. BERLIN AIRLIFT

2. June 1948 Soviets wanted control of West Berlin after WWII ended
Soviets sets up blockades
In response, the United States aids in flying in supplies to West Berlin
Food, water, and medicine to Berlin citizens
This went on for over a year!
Over 2 million people in West Berlin at the time

4. Allies vs. Allies?
Soviets wanted more economic control, Britain and U.S. didn’t want to give it to them
Americans wanted to avoid a WWIII
Over 200,000 American planes were used over the year

6. May 1949 Soviet blockade ends
People in West Berlin were starving under Soviet control
Soviets seen as an international bully
West Berlin suffers under Soviets and Americans come in to save the day
-shows the power of the U.S.
-shows the technological advancements in the U.S.

7. Airlift Memorial “hunger rake”
Berlin Airlift Memorial, Tempelhof Airport