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  • What date did the Berlin blockade begin (.... JUNE.....)
    24th of June 1948.
  • What was the Truman doctrine?
    support given to all countries fighting communism:
  • What was the Marshall plan?
    US plan for assisting Europe’s economic recovery
  • How long could food reserves last in west berlin after Stalin's blockade?
    1 month
  • What event triggered the Berlin Blockade in 1948?
    The introduction of a new currency in West Germany
  • What zone was the capital of Germany located
    USSR Zone
  • Why did the US want to build up Germany?
    ....
  • What links to western Berlin were blocked by Stalin
    ......
  • What date did the Airlift begin? (...JUNE...)
    26th June 1948
  • What challenges were faced by pilots who participated in the Airlift.
    .........
  • Where did the 4 leaders meet to discuss the future of Europe after WW2.
    Yalta and Potsdam.
  • What role did Truman have under Roosevelt's governement
    Vice President to Roosevelt
  • What was created following the Berlin airlift
    East and west Germany
  • How many tonnes to nearest 100 thousand were delivered in total
    2.3 million
  • In 1946 and 1948 what type of governments did Stalin impose on countries under his control
    communist puppet dictatorships
  • Who were the four powers that divided Germany after WW2. (Name all 4)
    France, US, UK and USSR.
  • What airport was used as the primary landing location.
    Templehoff Airport.
  • What was the operation's name.
    Operation Vittles.
  • What was the name of the new Currency proposed to be introduced in Germany.
    Deutchemark
  • Why was the airlift method chosen?
    Unable to shoot transports as would result in war.
  • Who was the American general sent to improve the efficiency of the airlift?
    William Tunner
  • Why did the Soviets wish to keep Germany weak?
    ......
  • What date was the blockade lifted. (12th ..... 19...)
    12th May 1949
  • Name the aircraft(s) used to airlift supplies.
    C-47 & C-54's transport planes.