The Berlin Blockade Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
When was the Berlin blockade
A
1948-1949
2
Q
What was the cause of the Berlin blockade
A
The Deutsch mark was introduced causing blockage of travel links
3
Q
The consequences of the Berlin blockade
A
-all roads/rail links to the west cut due to the deutsch mark
-Ernest Bevin (British foreign secretary) argued that goal of Soviet was communism expansion and said allies should not use military force to enter Berlin but keep it supplied
-Berlin airlift
-creation of eastern Germany
4
Q
Explanation of the Berlin blockade
A
-aim of the blockade was to push the West out of Germany so the Soviets could have complete control.
Bevin and General Clay said not use military force to get supplies into Berlin, instead use Planes to fly essentials to the people of West Berlin.
