Berlin Blockade And Airlift Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Why did the west want to help Germany recover after ww2
A
Be a barrier against communism and invested 1300 million dollars
2
Q
When was the Deutschmark introduced and what was the consequences
A
June 1948
Stalin was furious as it could rebuild Germany
East German discontent
3
Q
When did the blockade start
A
June 1948
4
Q
What was the response by the west
A
The US and UK sent 275,000 flights carrying 4000 tonnes of supplies
5
Q
When did the blockade end
A
May 12th 1949
