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Cold War: Key Terms & Definitions
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What was the Berlin Blockade?
Think about the Soviet response to the creation of West Berlin.
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01·Berlin Blockade
What was the Berlin Blockade?
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The Soviet Union's 1948–49 closure of all road, rail and canal routes into West Berlin, attempting to force the Western Allies out of the city.
02·Berlin Blockade
What was the Berlin Airlift?
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The 11-month Allied operation (June 1948 – May 1949) flying food and fuel into West Berlin, defeating the blockade without firing a shot.