the berlin blockade and airlift OK Flashcards
When were road and rail links between Berlin and the west cut off?
June 1948
The allies organised an airlift to supply the X west Berliners with food, fuel, and other essential supplies.
2.4 million
How long did the airlift last?
11 months
During the berlin airlift, how often would planes leave west Germany to West Berlin?
every 30 seconds
Why was Jan 1949 bad for west Berliners (airlift)
Only one weeks supply of coal and 3 weeks supply of food.
When was only one weeks supply of coal and 3 weeks supply of food for West Berliners?
Jan 1949
How many flights during berlin Airlift over the 11 months?
278,000
In total, how many (weight) supplies were transported during the Berlin Airlift?
2.3 million
How much did the Berlin Airlift cost?
more than $200 million
During the Berlin blockade and airlift, how many of West Berlins population left for East Berlin?
2%
