7. The Berlin Airlift: Overcoming Blockade
During the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift, Western Allies delivered vital supplies to West Berlin by air, defying a Soviet blockade. For nearly a year, planes landed around the clock, sustaining the city’s population. The resilience of Berliners and the determination of the Allies became powerful symbols of freedom. This episode intensified Cold War tensions and cemented Germany’s place in the Western alliance.
