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Why did the Berlin Airlift begin its operations?

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There were road, rail and canal routes from the western sectors of Germany to the “island” that was West Berlin. The Airlift was caused by Stalin ordering their closure, effectively putting the city under siege, and a hostage. read more

During the multinational occupation of post-World War II Germany, the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under allied control. The Soviet's aim was to force the western powers to allow the Soviet zone to start supplying Berlin with food, fuel, and aid, thereby giving the Soviets practical control over the entire city. read more

Instead of retreating from West Berlin, however, the U.S. and its allies decided to supply their sectors of the city from the air. This effort, known as the “Berlin Airlift,” lasted for more than a year and carried more than 2.3 million tons of cargo into West Berlin. read more

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