Berlin Blockade and Airlift Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What was introduced into germany in 1948?
A
A new currency called the Duetchmark or DM
2
Q
What is the berlin blockade?
A
When Stalin blocked all routes in and out of his part of Berlin.
3
Q
What wa sthe comibed state of france, USA and british berlin?
A
Trizonia
4
Q
What could the allies do about the berlin blockade?
A
Give in to stalin, invade or fly fuel and supplies into berlin
5
Q
Why would stalin not shoot down planes?
A
As it would start a war
6
Q
How many tonnes of supplies was transported into berlin?
A
4000 to 8000 tonnes
7
Q
A total of 275,00 flights carried how much supplies?
A
1 and a half million tonnes
8
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